Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Ruth Thompson

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:

Chattanooga Featured in Outside Magazine's List of the 16 Best Places to Live in America 2015!

Read the article and watch the video - This is why Chattanooga is the best town ever!!

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

Community News

*Trust for Public Land Fundraiser to Build a Mountain Bike Skills Park

Imagine taking a piece of vacant land under Olgiati Bridge and turning it into a world class bike skills park! A place where children on strider bikes, the weekend mountain biker, and professionals learn and test their skills side-by-side.

A place where events draw contestants and spectators from around the world but also a place that is open to the entire Chattanooga community every day! We can make it happen! Trust for Public Land needs donations and fundraisers to help make this vision and reality. Check out the website to get more information on how you can help!

***Rapid Learning Roll Class at Chester Frost is canceled tonight due to inclement weather. See you next week!***

Outdoor Chattanooga Featured Event

Downtown Kayak Adventure August 22 & 23

Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly kayak tour of downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River on Sat. Aug. 22 and Sun. Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m. Our guide staff will provide basic instruction, then lead a leisurely paddle from the north shore around the Audubon Island/ Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bluff View Arts District, Ross' Landing and downtown's historic bridges. All equipment is provided by the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga. Adults and kids ages 8 and older are welcome. Paddlers ages 8-13 must paddle in tandem with an adult (limit: 2 kid spaces per trip). Cost is $35 for Adults / $25 for kids ages 8-13. Reservations are required in advance. For more information or to make a reservation, call (423) 643-6888 or email Outdoor Chattanooga.

More Outdoor Chattanooga Events

Interscholastic Climbing League August 31

Outdoor Chattanooga will host an orientation for anyone interested in the Chattanooga Area Interscholastic Climbing League on Mon., August 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. This informational, Q & A session is geared toward coaches, teachers and schools about how to start a team, format of the league, and instructional opportunities. For more information email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.

Adventure Kids After School Program Sept. 1 through Nov. 17

The After School Adventure Kids program is a great opportunity for kids ages 9-13 to build outdoor skills that will stay with them into adulthood. Adventurers can choose from Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking or Archery. Programs will be offered on Tuesdays from4:30 to 6:30 pm, September through November. Outdoor Chattanooga guide staff will provide instruction and equipment for kids with all skill levels including true beginners. Cost is $20 per date and activity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited due to small group sizes. To get registered or for more information, email Outdoor Chattanoogaor call (423) 643-6888.

TN River Gorge Trust Evening Kayak Tour September 13

Join the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly kayak tour through the TN River Gorge on Sun., Sept. 13 from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. We'll paddle from Suck Creek Boat Ramp down to Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp during sunset and spend 3-4 hours on the water. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide kayaks, equipment and a shuttle back to the launch site. Cost is $50/person (adults only) and a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Trust's bird-banding program. Registration is required in advance and space is limited. To register, call the Tennessee River Gorge Trust at (423) 266-0314.

TN River Gorge Trust Kayak to the Bird Observatory September 19

Join Tennessee River Gorge Trust and Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly kayak tour through the TN River Gorge on Sat., Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We'll stop at the Trust's bird banding lab to observe ornithologists, John Diener and Lizzie Goodrick, as they work, and then continue downriver to the Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp, for a total of 3 hours of paddling.Outdoor Chattanooga will provide kayaks, equipment and a shuttle back to the launch site. Cost is $50/person (adults only) and a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Trust's bird-banding program. Registration is required in advance and space is limited. To register, call the Tennessee River Gorge Trust at (423) 266-0314.

Featured Community Event

*Catalyst Sports Climb-a-thon August 22

Catalyst Sports is dedicated to providing adaptive climbing opportunities to individuals with physical disabilities. Catalyst depends on the support of the community to help them with their mission.They're 2nd annual Climb-a-thon fundraiser event will be held at High Point Climbing and Fitness on Saturday August 22 from 4-8 p.m. Teams of 3 will compete to climb as many vertical feet as they can as well as raise money for Catalyst Sports. You can come out to watch the competition, donate, or sponsor a climber in the competition. Visit the Catalyst Sports website or Facebook event page for more information.

More Community Events

*Urban Hike August 20

Join the Chattanooga local Meet Up group for an Urban Hike on Thurs., August 20. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and start walking at 6:35 p.m. They'll meet at the Walnut Street Bridge (on the north end, Frazier Avenue) and walk briskly for an hour or so, then get a bite to eat. Bring ID and money if you'd like to eat. Wear good walking shoes, comfortable clothing and a smile. To join this Urban hike visit the Meetup website.

*TYMBR Mountain Bike Championships August 29

TYMBR-TN Youth Mountain Bike Race Championships, "The Cub Challenge", will be held on Sat., August 29 atRaccoon Mountain. This is the final race of the TYMBR Mountain Bike Race Series presented by Cohutta Adventures. The race is open to children ages 3-12 years old, with categories specific to age groups. Race start times and cost varies depending on the category/age of the racer. There are also categories open to adults, who are encouraged to ride with their kids or on their own. Lunch will be available for purchase and is catered by Pruett's. Registration is required in advance and lunch tickets can be purchased online at Bike Reg.

*Free Outdoor Movie Night in the Park September 4

Bring the family out for a free outdoor movie and family friendly activities at the Hubert Fry Center at the Tennessee River Park, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. on Fri., Sept. 4. There will be games, a costume contest, concessions and a movie that involves a famous pirate! Activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dark. For more information call Hamilton County Parks and Recreation at (423) 842-6748.

Upcoming Events for 2015

September

11/12 Reflection Riding Fall Native Plant Sale

12 Kayak to end Kawasaki Disease

Open Arms Care - Ride to Provide

Chattanooga Freedom Float

NOOGAStrong Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament

13 Komen Chattanooga Race for the Cure

15 Environmental History Bicycle Tour

19 Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Mtn. Bike Ride on the Mtn. Goat Trail

Noodles 9K at 9