» Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: Saturday, Brady Mountain, Hwy. 68 to 2 overlooks, moderate 5.5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy; call Boodie Fox at 842-1178); Tuesday, Heiss Mountain to Big Possum Creek & back, moderate 3 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call Renee Grace at 332-1178); March 24, Retro Hughes Road trailhead to Rock Creek bridge & back, slightly strenuous 5.5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call John Politte at 304-8327).
» Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival: Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Covey Creek Farm; free, sponsored by Sportsman’s Warehouse, demonstrations & activities mainly for kids; archery, fishing, hunting, trapping, sport clay shooting, biking included; lunch provided for participants; reservations not needed.
» Chattanooga Bicycle Club meeting: Monday, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park.
» Try Archery: Wednesdays in March, 3:30-6 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park; ages 6-up, free, no experience or reservations necessary. For more information email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
» Mountain to Town bike adventure: March 23 & 24, 9 a.m.-noon, beginner-friendly Guild Trail to Tennessee Riverwalk in St. Elmo and on into downtown; ages 12-up; shuttle & instruction (& mountain bike, too, if needed) provided by Outdoor Chattanooga; $25. Pre-registration required at info@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
» Rapid Learning whitewater kayaking practice: April 3, 7-9 p.m., Hulsey Wellness Center, Southern Adventist University; family-friendly for ages 8-up; first-timers free (except for $2 pool fee), equipment provided, reservations not required; yearly membership $75, family membership $125. Email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
» New Cumberland Trail hiking series: Through Dec. 1, 12 moderately strenuous Friday or Saturday guided hikes, 4-7 miles each, resume April 27, May 11, June 8 (free); Saturday-Sunday backpack ($65) April 14-15; advance registration required through info@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.