published Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Photo: Spirits up despite damp day at RiverRocks

Paddlers set off from the starting line at the beginning of the SUPSplash paddleboard race at Ross's Landing, another event in the RiverRocks celebration on Saturday.
Paddlers set off from the starting line at the beginning of the SUPSplash paddleboard race at Ross's Landing, another event in the RiverRocks celebration on Saturday.
Photo by Alyson Wright.
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    Emily Evans climbs the Walnut Wall underneath the Walnut Street Bridge on Saturday.
    Photo by Alyson Wright.
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A cloudy, chilly day Saturday didn't dampen spirits for the first weekend of RiverRocks, Chattanooga's annual festival celebrating the outdoor environment, conservation and stewardship and healthy lifestyles. Today's events include a hot-air balloon flight, the Tennessee River Rescue and Day 2 of the Three Sisters Bluegrass Festival. See complete schedule at www.riverrockschattanooga.com.

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