Get Out
The latest Get Out coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Features section.
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Check out these paddling trip ideas on the North, South and West Chickamauga creeks
In Chattanooga, the Tennessee River beckons to flatwater paddlers with its accessibility and urban charm. But for those looking to explore off the beaten path, so to speak, a network of smaller streams surround the city, replete with emerald waters, mini gorges and now more navigable miles than ever.
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Roadside attractions: See life-size dinosaur models in Cave City, Kentucky
Cave City, Kentucky, is a unique tourist destination that offers shops, museums and prehistoric experiences - both in the form of caves and Dinosaur World, where you can wander about hundreds of life-size dinosaur models located along the theme park's paved trails.
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A climber from Lafayette, Georgia, becomes first to ascend one of the tallest peaks in Utah’s Zion Canyon
When was the last time you did something new? Not just new to you, but something that has never been done before?
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Our guide to Western North Carolina, a paradise for paddlers, hikers and cyclists
Whatever your outdoor activity of choice, your options abound in Western North Carolina.
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Roadside attractions: See the synchronized firefly phenomenon in Elkmont, Tennessee
Elkmont is a former community nestled near the Great Smoky Mountains between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee. Named for the numerous elk that once roamed the area, the region now is host to a ranger station and the aptly named Elkmont Campground.
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Don’t underestimate the risks of flatwater, stay safe with paddling tips from Chattanooga experts
Tennessee has more paddling fatalities than almost any other state - with the majority of accidents occurring on flatwater rivers and lakes, according to an American Canoe Association study of U.S. Coast Guard statistics.
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Guidelines for hiring a fishing guide
For newcomers to the sport and for veterans prospecting new waters, hiring a guide is the best way to increase the odds of a good fishing trip. It doesn't matter if you're interested in a half-day on a trout stream or a billfish charter on the Gulf Stream; having an experienced captain or guide to show you around usually makes for a smoother, more productive trip.
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‘Dirty jobs’ that have helped shape Chattanooga’s outdoor scene
In January, Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" returned to television. After a 10-year hiatus, host Mike Rowe was once again in pursuit of America's most difficult and disgusting jobs - pig farming, roadkill collecting and golf ball diving, for example.
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Chattanooga man sets new course record for the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra
In February, Chattanooga outdoor enthusiast and St. Nicholas School teacher Lucien Scott won the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra, a grueling, last-man-standing race held in Ringgold, Georgia.
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How to avoid the most common mistakes made by mountain biking newbies, tips from a Chattanooga mountain biking instructor
When Scott Higgins started mountain biking 30 years ago, no one taught him what to do - he just hopped on his bike and rode.
