OUTDOOR NOTESChickamauga Battlefield trails closedChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has temporarily closed the Chickamauga Battlefield trail system, due to severe damage from a storm last weekend. Battlefield superintendent Cathleen Cook has issued a temporary closure of all walking and horse trails within the park. The trail closures will reduce the potential for visitor injury from falling trees and other hazards. For more information, contact facility manager Don Stephenson at 423-752-5213, ext. 125.Cantrell wins NTB junior fishing national titleEUFAULA, Ala. - Dakota Cantrell of Monteagle, Tenn., won the National Bass Fishing Trail's junior national championship on Friday and repeated as NBT Junior Angler of the Year. Cantrell cught 21.33 pounds of fish over three days to finish almost four pounds better than second-place finished Garrett Jones from the Alabama North District. Hank Lowrie of Palmer, Tenn., finished 10th in the junior division. Despite not placing in the adult division, Tennessee District Director Hank Lowrie of Palmer was named National Director of the Year for the second time. Lowrie was also elected to the NBT board of directors as the National Junior Director for a two-year term.
Chickamauga Battlefield bicycle tour: Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from visitors center; leisurely 6- to 8-mile ride with interpretive rangers explaining park history; bring own bike or borrow one from Outdoor Chattanooga fleet. Call 706-866-9241.
Maclellan Island Cleanup: Saturday 10 a.m.-noon. L2Boards will host volunteer cleanups on the Maclellan Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Volunteers will paddle out to the island via kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard or catch a power boat shuttle from the Marine Max dock next to the Passage fountains. Work will involve clearing brush and blown down from trails and campsites. Volunteers should wear long pants and long sleeve shirts and bring their own work gloves and tools. Water, snacks and bug spray will be provided. For more information, email Mark@l2boards.com or Kim@l2boards.com or call 423-531-7873.
5-Points Trail Work Day w/SORBA-Chattanooga: Saturday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Chattanooga chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association will host a work and activity day on the Cloudland Canyon Connector Trail. Volunteers are needed to do finish work on cleared trail. Bring water, work gloves and a change of clothes to hike or bike in the afternoon. SORBA will provide tools and lunch. For more information, email SORBA President Erik Rippon president@sorbachattanooga.org.
Downtown kayak adventures: July 1 and 2, 9 a.m., from Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park; 2-hour, beginner-friendly trips for adults & ages 8-older with adults; $35; equipment and guides provided; pre-registration required. Email ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
Sunset kayak tours: Every Thursday from June 30-July 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m., from Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park. See views of downtown at sunset for ages 12-up. $35; equipment and guides provided; pre-registration required. Email ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
GPS rowing camps: Weekly through July 18, 9 a.m.-noon; grades 6-12, $145. Register at www.gps.edu/camps or call 634-3457.
RiverRocks Race training paddles: Mondays, 6 p.m., from under Market Street Bridge at Coolidge Park; all skill levels invited for at least 1-hour sessions on the river. Email jimbofarmer@gmail.com.
Open-water swimming: Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., Tennessee River; meeting under Market Street Bridge in Coolidge Park; ages 18-older; paddlers needed to accompany swimmers. Email Karah Friberg at karahnazor@gmail.com.
Nickajack bat cave paddle: Today, starting 6:30 p.m.; leisurely dusk/night trip. Email tiffany@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 842-6629.
Western North Carolina paddling adventure: Friday-Sunday, includes camping near Nantahala River; Outdoor Chattanooga's Terri Chapin will teach and guide on 3 rivers in 3 days; $150. Contact Chapin at terri@outdoorchattanooga.com or 842-6629.
East Tennessee Pointing Dog Association: 2011-12 dues due by June 30; $12 single, $15 family; mail checks (payable to ETPDA) to Bill Barber at 1324 Sherwood Shores Dr., Spring City, TN 37381. Email williambarber.1945@yahoo.com or call 423-365-6652.
Standup paddleboard yoga classes: Today at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Blaire Foster of L2Boards will conduct the free classes beginning at the store at the corner of First and Market streets. Arrive 20 minutes early if you have not used a standup paddleboard before. For more information, email thecrew@l2boards.com or call 423-531-7873.