Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events

  • Wednesday, July 29, 2015
  • Ruth Thompson

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:


Outdoor Chattanooga Featured Event
Sunset History Tour by Kayak August 11
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and the Chattanooga History Center for a beginner friendly, guided kayak tour on the Tennessee River on Tues., Aug.
11 at 7 p.m.
 We'll meet at Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp and spend a couple hours on the river enjoying the scenery while Chattanooga History Center's Senior Educator, Caroline Sunderland, provides a historical narrative of the river gorge. Cost is $45 per adult and $35 for kids ages 14-18. All kayaking equipment is provided. Space is limited. Pre-paid reservations are required and must be made by August 10. For more information or to make a reservation, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call(423) 643-6888.
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Rapid Learning Roll Class - Tonight, Wed., July 29
The Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayaking Program will be at Chester Frost County Park every Wed. 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.

Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga 2.4 mile Open Water Swim August 15
Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga will host a 2.4 mile open water-down river swim on the Tennessee River on Sat., Aug. 15. This is not a race or a timed event. It is a piloted practice swim for those interested in swimming in open waters. Swimmers will board the Southern Belle River Boat located at Ross's Landing in Downtown Chattanooga at 7:30 a.m. and head upstream 2.4 miles. Swimmers will enter the water and swim down river, back to Ross's Landing. Cost is $60 per person. Registration deadline is Fri., Aug. 14. Race check in starts at 6:45 a.m. and the swim starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 15. Lunch will be provided to volunteers and support boaters at 11 a.m. on the 3rd deck burger bar on the Southern Belle after the swim. Open water swimming is not for beginners. Only swimmers who are experienced open water swimmers should sign up and participate. To get registered, click here. For more information, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.

Chattanooga Freedom Float August 15
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and the boating community for a Freedom Float on Sat., Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. in honor of and to raise money for the heroes who were injured and killed in the attacks in Chattanooga. We will put in at theTennessee Riverpark and float down to the Chattanooga Riverfront, where participants can stay to enjoy the Riverfront Nights Free Music Series. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide shuttling to get all participants shuttled with their kayaks back to the Riverpark after the event is done. For more information, visit the event Facebook page or call (423) 643-6888.
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Featured Community Event


*Ocoee River Jam July 31-August 2

The 3rd annual Ocoee River Jam takes place this weekend (Fri., July 31 through Sun., Aug 2) at Dumpy's in Ocoee, TN. The event boasts a great music line up over the 3 days along with various food vendors and lots of activities for children during the day. Day pass cost is $12 and a weekend pass is $30. Proceeds from the event support the Boy's and Girl's Club of Polk and Bradley Counties, American Red Cross-Chattanooga and the Stanley Steamer paddling group. For more event information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit the Ocoee River Jam website orfacebook page


More Community Events
SUP Sunset Paddle with Lights July 31 and Aug. 1
L2 Outside offers a sunset SUP journey on the Tennessee River on Friday &Saturday nights (July 31 and August 1) from 8-9:30 p.m. Rental fee is $35 per person which includes board, paddle, safety gear & lights. Single & Tandem Kayaks are also available, but limited. Reservations are required in advance and can bemade online or by calling (423) 531-7873.

*Beach Blanket Free Family Movie Night at Chester Frost August 8
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will host its 11th annual Beach Blanket Family Movie Night at Chester Frost Park in Hixson on Sat., Aug. 8. Family activities begin at 8:30 p.m., the free family friendly movie will begin at dark on the 3 story movie screen. Families are invited to bring blankets, chairs or even watch from the comfort of their own boat. The movie is broadcast on FM stereo and concessions will be sold. For more information call (423) 842-6748.


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More Upcoming Events for 2015
August
15       Chattanooga Mud Run
17       Street Cycling 101
September
27       Ironman Chattanooga
October
10       Swim the Suck
          Chattanooga Head Race
23/24  Ragnar Relay
24       Chattajack 31
November
Submit your 2015 events to info@outdoorchattanooga.com


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