Get Out
The latest Get Out coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Features section.
More in Get Out, page 64
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2016 Festival Guide: Enough festivals to satisfy every taste
When it comes to getting outside, Chattanoogans are a pretty diverse bunch. Some live for the feel of their sneakers pounding the pavement, while others die a little every second they aren't slicing through water. But whether they run, swim, climb or fish, their diversity is not exclusive to their athletic preferences.
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Making the car part of the campsite
Camping doesn't necessarily have to be a test of survival, pitting your wits and guile against the elements. Sometimes - whether it's a family outing, a trip to a music festival or even just a weekend away - it's just fun to sleep outside. Car camping can be a great way to get out into the wild world around Tennessee, while retaining some style and comfort.
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Diving in to the wide world of fishing
So, you've decided to cast a line and see what gets hooked (fish-wise). Great! However, the world of fishing is vast, and sometimes difficult to navigate. What kind of rod is suited for you? What style of fishing are you interested in? What are the differences between lures? What are the benefits to live bait?
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At the Starting Line: Inaugural Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon is community effort
When it comes to major outdoor sporting events, Chattanooga is basking in a national, even global, spotlight. The city successfully hosted the U.S. Pro Cycling Championships three years in a row, not to mention both the full and half Ironman events, with the 70.3 World Championship hitting the Scenic City's streets in 2017.
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Enterprise South gains intermediate trail for cyclists
Enterprise South gains intermediate trail
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A gift from above: Happinest rehabs raptors, songbirds and small mammals
Alix Parks had been hiking on Signal Mountain when her destiny fell from the sky and landed at her feet: a disoriented baby grackle, sticky with blood after being dropped by a red-tailed hawk passing overhead. As a child, Parks had often cared for orphaned squirrels or opossums, but she had no experience with birds.
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Tennessee Aquarium leads the charge for conservation
The Tennessee Aquarium doesn't house and protect just the fish and wildlife behind the glass in its exhibits.
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A new generation of anglers
Among the local fishermen in the Chattanooga area, young anglers are casting their lines and stepping into the spotlight with the best of them.
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Trail Survival: Snakebites
When Dr. Chris Moore gives educational presentations on snakebites, he likes to make his audience squirm with a nice, big picture of a snake to kick off his lecture.After watching their collective shudder, he'll ask, "Why is it we are so afraid of something that is a fraction of our size?"
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Kayak fishing: Things to consider
So you've got yourself a kayak, a fishing pole and an eagerness to paddle out to land some fish. Seems like they should be easy enough to combine, right? They are - provided you have the knowledge and gear to make it possible. Don't worry, we're here to help.
