Nature Lover's Gift Guide

If you're looking for a gift for the outdoorsperson on your list this season, we've got you covered. Here are our top 5 picks for holiday gifting:

Leatherman Juice CS4 Multi-tool

A must-have for any outdoorsperson, the Leatherman Juice CS4 multi-tool has nearly every tool you need in a pinch. With pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, saw, corkscrew and serrated scissors, you can expect to be prepared for nearly any situation at any time. $73.95, available at Rock/Creek

My Scratch Map

A clever take on the traditional wall map, the My Scratch Map is covered with lottery ticket-style gold foil that easily scratches off with a coin. The globetrotter on your list will enjoy slowly scratching off each place they've been-a perfect way to remember all of their adventures. $20, available at uncommongoods.com

Kalanchoe Houseplant

Bring the outside in with the beautiful and easy-to-grow kalanchoe plant. It comes in a myriad of colors-red, pink, yellow, orange or white-and can bloom most months out of the year. $3.99, available at The Barn Nursery

Or...Gifts that keep on giving

Although these gifts are all great options, sometimes the best gifts are the ones that keep on giving. Here are some excellent local organizations-all making great strides in conservation and community education. Consider making a donation in your loved one's name.

» Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, chattanooganaturecenter.org

» Tennessee Wild, tnwild.org

» Chattanooga Zoo, chattzoo.org

» Southern Off Road Bicycling Association, Chattanooga, sorbachattanooga.org

» Chattanooga Audubon Society, chattanoogaaudubon.org

» Tennessee Aquarium, tnaqua.org

» Tennessee River Gorge Trust, trgt.org

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