News And Events From Outdoor Chattanooga

  • Wednesday, May 6, 2015
  • Ruth Thompson

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:

Chattanooga Nominated for Outside Magazine's Best Town Ever - AGAIN!

We surprised the outdoor world in 2011 by winning Outside Magazine's Best Town Ever contest and we're in the running again.
This time, we have to win SIX rounds to get to the top. So vote in each round: (Round 1: May 4-8, Round 2: May 9-13, Round 3: May 14-18, Round 4: May 19-23, Round 5:May 24-28 & Round 6: May 29-June 3). We know we're still the best town ever, so VOTE!

Look for the star * to see new events this week.

Outdoor Chattanooga Featured Event

Bike-Hike Moccasin Bend 
with the National Park Service May 9
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park for a leisurely bicycle and walking tour of historic Moccasin Bend this Sat., May 9, 9:30 a.m., beginning from the future home of the Moccasin Bend visitors center on Hamm Rd. The free tour will begin with a group bicycle tour to the tip of the peninsula, followed by a short walk to the TN River along the Old Federal Rd. trail. The ride is appropriate for adults and kids ages 12 and older when accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required. BYO-bicycle or borrow one from Outdoor Chattanooga. Email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888 to learn more or borrow a bicycle.

More Outdoor Chattanooga Events

Rapid Learning Moves to Chester Frost Park Tonight, Wed., May 6!

The Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayaking Program will move outdoors to Chester Frost County Park on Wed., May 6, with two sessions: 6 and 7 p.m., just past the park swimming area. Interested members of the public can come to either session and try the program for free. If you decide to continue, you can join the program and access equipment and instruction all year round. To learn more, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.

Youth Triathlon 101 May 7

The Chattanooga Triathlon Club will host a free, family workshop on how to get kids involved with the sport of triathlon on Thurs., May 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. Find out how triathlon's operate, equipment needs, training, where to find local races and more. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, email the Chattanooga Triathlon Club.

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Stringers Ridge Family Pump Track Day May 12
Bring the kids and participate in our Stringers Ridge Family Pump Track Fun Day, happening Tues., May 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Spears Ave. trailhead of Stringers Ridge Park. Outdoor Chattanooga staff will work with the whole family to learn and practice riding the pump track. The skills learned will help riders have fun and ride more safely on area mountain bike trails. No reservations are necessary. Kids should be able to ride with pedals and without training wheels. To learn more,email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.
*Free Workshop: Yoga for Runners May 14
The Chattanooga Track Club will host a free workshop, Yoga for Runners, onThurs., May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. The beginner friendly workshop will be led by yoga instructor and marathoner Hillary Libby. All interested members of the public are invited. Refreshments will be served.

*Orchard Knob Bike Ride May 16
Outdoor Chattanooga will host a guided bike ride to Orchard Knob Reservation on Sat. May 16, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Service interpretive rangers will share the story of the battle of Orchard Knob. The trip is open to adults and kids ages 12 and older when accompanied by an adult. Participants may bring their own bicycle or borrow a bicycle from Outdoor Chattanooga. Email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888for more information or to reserve a bicycle. 
Featured Community Event

*Bike to Work Day May 15
National Bike to Work Day in Chattanoogaon Fri. May 15 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. in downtown Chattanooga. Enjoy: Free 24 hour subscriptions to the Bike Chattanooga Bike Share, free guided commuter rides from five locations downtown, free coffee and breakfast, and free bicycle commuter expo, courtesy of Bike to Work partners.

More Community Events
24       Chattanooga Chase

June
6        National Trails Day
          Free Fishing Day in GA
15       Street Cycling 101
19       Whitewater Kids!
          Market St. Mile

July

August
15       Chattanooga Mud Run

September

October
10       Swim the Suck
          Chattanooga Head Race
23-24  Ragnar Relay
24       Chattajack 31

November

 

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