A weekly list of upcoming outdoors events in the Chattanooga area:
» Ducks Unlimited fundraising banquet: Today, 6-10 p.m. (doors open at 5), Camp Jordan Arena; “Chattanooga Fall Flight Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction”; $50, $65 for a couple, $15 for kids. See http://bit.ly/FallFlight2018 or buy admission at the door.
» Remaining dove hunting seasons: Through Nov. 4 & Dec. 8-Jan. 15 in Tennessee; through Oct. 31 & Nov. 22-Jan. 15 in Georgia; half-hour before sunrise till sunset thereafter; daily limit 15 per hunter, not counting collared doves.
» Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: Saturday, Snow Falls, moderate to strenuous 10 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy; call John Politte at 304-8327); Tuesday, Cloudland Canyon west rim, easy to moderate 4 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Food City in Red Bank; call Donna Pyers at 352-812-4845); Oct. 30, Sitton Gulch, easy 4 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Food City in Red Bank; call Gloria Nelson at 645-9008); Nov. 3, Cumberland Trail from Leggett Road trailhead to connector loop & back, moderate 6.4 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call John Politte at 332-7186).
» Chickamauga Battlefield free bike tour: Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., leisurely 3- to 4-mile ride from visitors center with history talks; adults & kids ages 8-up (with adult) welcome; helmets required. Bicycles can be reserved by calling 706-866-9241.
» Camp & kayak on Blueway: Saturday, noon-Sunday, 1 p.m.; guided/equipped overnight trip down Tennessee River Gorge; $125 per person; ages 16-up; pre-payment required. Email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888. Mandatory pre-trip meeting for registrants today, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park.
» Rapid Learning intro to kayak & skills practice: Wednesday & Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., Chester Frost Park, far end of beach by first boat ramp; family-friendly for ages 8-up; first-timers free; equipment provided, reservations not required. Email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
» Full moon guided night hike: Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Stringer’s Ridge Park; free; about 3 miles, open to ages 10-up accompanied by adult. Pre-registration required at info@outdoorchattanooga.com.
» Cumberland Trail hiking series: Oct. 27, 1-4:30 p.m., mostly downhill 4-7 miles; free but advance registration required through info@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
» Interscholastic Climbing League: Starting for grades 6-12 for 2018-19 season; 6 organized meets at 3 local climbing centers; experience not required. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga at info@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.