Get Out
The latest Get Out coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Features section.
More in Get Out, page 43
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Can you hear me now? Climbers brave ‘the most dangerous job in America’
Each time he dangles from a cellphone tower 100-300 feet in the air, Joe Poulin is acutely aware that one mistake could send him plummeting to his death.
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Learning to walk on only one wheel
The magic of unicycling for fun and transport
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Benton tween keeps his mind on the grind
BMX racing is fast and can be dangerous, but 13-year-old Xander Lambert says there's one thing that can trip riders up worse than any wipeout:
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Local runners complete marathons on all seven continents (yes, including Antarctica)
Each year, the Chattanooga Track Club honors its most remarkable athletes, from the fastest to the most eccentric. Among the many accolades bestowed on CTC members, only two runners have completed the seven-continent challenge, awarded to those who have run a marathon on every continent - yes, including Antarctica. Here are their stories.
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Where to go if you’re hiking in for the night
When it comes to camping, there's something to be said for roughing it and surviving on your instinct and skill. But sometimes you just want to kick back with all the comforts of home. We're not here to judge - in fact, "glamping" is growing in popularity. Here are a few places to check out.
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Howard students learn from fly fishing guru
The first fish 18-year-old Howard School senior Juwan Hill caught nearly took his head off.
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How to successfully plan a blueway adventure
In two weeks, two friends and I will embark on a four-day, 51-mile paddling trip down the Nolichucky River.
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Local nutritionists weigh in on health benefits of beer
As the number of beer-related running activities has mounted nationwide, so has the information about the benefits beer can have after a good workout.
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How pigeons are being used to help veterans
Pigeon No. 83 is a healthy looking bird with blue-checkered wings and an iridescent green throat. If it had been alive during WWII, it might have been a war hero.
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How local groups are ensuring water quality for future generations — and how you can help
Over the next few decades, Hamilton County's population is expected to grow by 400,000. The growth calls into question concerns related to housing, land, prices - and water.