Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events

  • Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:

Free Bicycling Skills Rodeo July 23
Wrangle up your bike and helmet and come ride with us on Sat., July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tennessee River Park - Shelter #3, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. This free bicycle skills rodeo will have multiple stations offering games and fun for all ages and skill levels. You'll learn safety skills such as proper helmet and bike fit, hand signals, rules of the road, and much more! Bring your bike, helmet, and close toed shoes.

There will be a limited number of extra helmets and bikes on hand for the event. Come and go as you please. Enjoy lunch from Taqueria Jalisco Food Truck (for purchase). Learn how to ride a wheelie with Mike from Suck Creek Cycles. Hosted by: Safety Initiative for Bicyclists and Pedestrians, Electric Bike Specialists, Chattanooga- Hamilton County Health Department, and Outdoor Chattanooga.  For more info click here or email Molly Boyd. 

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Skills Class July 26 and 29

Mountain biking is so much more than just riding your bike in the woods! Outdoor Chattanooga's Introduction to Mountain Biking Program offers formal instruction to those that are new to the sport, or who want to get more out of riding. We invite you to join one of the Skills Classes being offered on Tues., July 26 or Fri., July 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Greenway Farms. You'll receive instruction and skills demonstration from our experienced mountain bike staff while practicing newly learned skills and riding techniques in a controlled setting. Appropriate for ages 10-110. Cost is $10 per person per class. Registration and payment is required in advance. Call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 to register and make payment. Loaner equipment is available if needed, but is limited. *Participants must already know how to confidently ride a bike for these classes. 

Pedal to Paddle ~ Bike to Canoe S. Chick Creek Trails July 28
 
Explore the South Chickamauga Creek Trails by pedaling a bike to paddle a canoe. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide all the equipment and lead a leisurely paced, guided bike tour on the S. Chick Creek Greenway Trail from TN River Park at Lost Mound Dr. to Sterchi Farms. Once the group arrives at Sterchi Farms, we'll get geared up and hop into canoes for a beginner friendly paddle on the S. Chick Creek Blueway trail to end up back where we started. This event is appropriate for ages 6 and up when accompanied by an adult. Ages 6-12 recommended to ride with 2 adults in a canoe. Cost: $20 per person / $10 for children 6-12. Price includes guides and all equipment including bikes, helmets + canoes, paddles and Personal Flotation Device's (Life jackets). (We have a limited number of kids bikes).  Registration and payment is required in advance. Call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888 to find out more and to get registered!!

Family Funday: Canoeing & Archery at Greenway Farms July 30
Join Outdoor Chattanooga at the Greenway Farms for a Family Funday full of activity on Sunday, July 30 between the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. Choose a leisurely canoe trip on N. Chickamauga Creek, try archery at the new program Archery Range, bring a picnic, bring a bike or take a nature hike. For more information contact Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888.

Canoeing:
Outdoor Chattanooga will provide all the equipment for you to paddle the creek at your own pace. Children under 30 lbs. should bring their own Personal Flotation Device (life jacket).Meet at the N. Chick canoe launch behind the old Sniteman Cabin. Canoes available from 4 - 7 p.m. for $25 per canoe | first come, first served. (cash or check only)

Archery: 
Aim for adventure with our new archery program. All ages will enjoy testing their aim at the bulls-eye targets placed before an arrow resistant net. This program range is located next to the dog park. Outdoor Chattanooga staff will provide the instruction, guidance, and equipment for this activity suited for all ages. Available between 4 - 7 p.m. No fee. 
 
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Community Events

Bike Chattanooga Turns 4 July 22
Before you head down to Nightfall stop in and help celebrate Bike Chattanooga's 4th Birthday. Come and enjoy a friendly game of corn hole, earn bragging rights during our slow roll contest, and take some fun pictures in the photo booth provided by Chattanooga Photo Booth Co. There will be giveaways, snacks, a blue and green themed sparkling punch, and cupcakes. 

Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Play! Moccasin Bend July 30
Located in the heart of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend is rich with history. Join us for bike tours across the Bend, and a canoe/kayak tour around the Bend to learn about how people have interacted with this land throughout our history. Then, move over to the Manning Street pocket park for an arts festival and play inspired by Moccasin Bend and the urban forest.
Event Details:

8:00 AM to Noon
Ranger led paddle in touring kayaks around Moccasin Bend. Reservations through Outdoor Chattanooga. Appropriate for ages 15 and up. Rated a moderate level paddle tour. CALL for RESERVATIONS- limited availability. ***This paddle event is full and has a wait list***

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 
Ranger led hike and bike to the old Brown's Ferry Federal Road. Meet and park at Moccasin Bend Gateway at 10 Hamm Rd. 
Bring your own bike or reserve a bicycle from Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga's mobile bicycle fleet by calling the Park: 706-866-9241. No fee.

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 
Ranger led hike and bike to Civil War Earthworks on Stringers Ridge
Meet and park at Moccasin Bend Gateway at 10 Hamm Rd. Bring your own bike or reserve a bicycle from Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga's mobile bicycle fleet by calling the Park: 706-866-9241. No fee.

4:00 PM to 11:00 PM 
Mocs Bend Nature & Art Festival in partnership with UTC Theater Department
Art, crafts, food, and workshops all day located at 504 East Manning Street "pocket park". Enjoy the play: Robin! Coming to a Forest Near You at 7 pm, followed by live music at 9 pm. 

For all events, visitors are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear and to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Questions? Call Friends of Moccasin Bend at 423-322-5014 or visit
www.moccasinbendpark.org

Scenic City Outdoor Expo July 30-31
Bring the whole family out to Camp Jordan Arena for the Scenic City Outdoor Expo on Sat., July 30 and Sun., July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Free general admission. There will be vendors set up for fishing, hunting, boats, kayaks, RV's, ATV's and much more. There will also be a kids fun zone and a kids fishing derby. For more information, visit the website. 
 
Community News
 
The Chattanooga City Council is considering a request to lease a portion of property, located in Coolidge Park, towards the end of Tremont Street to the Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center in order to construct a 6,800 square foot, two-story building. Please attend the meeting and give your feedback.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre
400 River St., Chattanooga 37405
August 3rd | 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Trust for Public Land will be moderating.
Questions? Contact Akosua Cook,
City of Chattanooga, Parks Planner at
423-643-6889.

Upcoming Events

July
21        Summer Sike Movie Series
23        Movies in the Park
           Free Cycling Skills Rodeo
26        Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
28        Pedal and Paddle S. Chick Creek Trails
29        Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
30        Movies in the Park
           Find Your Park: Hike, Bike, Paddle & Play at Moccasin Bend
30-31   Scenic City Outdoor Expo
           Moccasin Bend Festival
           Open Gate Days at Lula Lake
31        Family Funday: Archery and Canoeing

August
2         Intro to SUP
4-6      St. Jude Children's Hospital Rodeo
9         Food Preservation Class
          Intro to SUP
13       Adventure Canoe: S. Chickamauga Creek
16       Intro to SUP
19       Boomers Together: Adventure & Retreat Camp
20       Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour
          Scenic City Mud Run
23       Intro to Mountain Bike Skills Class
          Intro to SUP

September
6         Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Class
11       Ready to Rock Climb
          Black Bear Rampage Mountain Bike Race
11-17  Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee
16       Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Class
17       Chickstock
18       Family Funday: Archery & Canoeing
20       Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Class
24       Wild Chattanooga-Nature at Night

October
6        Fireside: The Von Wamps
8        Chattanooga Head Race
13      Fireside: Caney Creek
15      Lula Lake 5 Points 50/25 MTB Race
16      7 Bridges Marathon
20      Fireside: Tin Cup Rattlers
21      Triple Crown Stone Fort Competition
22      Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge
         Fall Colors Paddle
         ChattaJack 31
27      Fireside: Master Vincent Ivan Phipps

November
5-6     Head of the Hooch
12      Pangorge

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