Outdoors
The latest Outdoors coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
More in Outdoors, page 25
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Tennessee’s wild turkeys are mysteriously disappearing. Here’s what to know, plus how it will impact the 2023 hunt
Tennessee's wild turkeys are disappearing.
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What to know about the Green Race, a whitewater event that’s nearly as hazardous for spectators as it is racers
Ask nearly any whitewater kayaker in the Southeast about their plans for the first Saturday in November, and the odds are good that their answer will involve the Green Race.
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Explore Tennessee’s only EPIC-rated mountain biking ride
Does "epic" sound like your speed? How about ripping on two wheels through the woods, where beautiful views, new challenges and immersive nature experiences abound? The International Mountain Bicycling Association can help you along in your search with a list of rides it denotes as EPIC, one of which resides right here in Tennessee.
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A Chattanooga ultrarunner and world-record time holder shares tips for improving your mental running game
In 2008, my husband, Randy, and I dropped at mile 82 of California's Headlands 100 trail race that I was winning by hours. I felt physically fine, and he was tired but also fine. But I couldn't get myself out of the mental hole I was in, and hopelessness derailed us.
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What is a conservation easement and why are they are so important? (Sponsored Content)
As the region grows in industry and population, land is the greatest asset that directly impacts public health by providing active recreation opportunities and supporting ecosystems that support clean air and water. Therefore, conservation easements by willing landowners to protect land are a valuable tool that contribute to communities' longterm health and livability.
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Regional bouldering series returns to Chattanooga following two-year hiatus
It's back, y'all. After two years, the biggest bouldering series in the Southeast returns to High Point Climbing and Fitness.
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Mentone, Alabama, makes a great winter escape from Chattanooga
Located atop Lookout Mountain in Alabama, the Mentone area is a quick getaway from Chattanooga that offers plenty of options for outdoor adventure. While it's home to multiple summer camps, Mentone is also a winter destination for hiking, paddling and even skiing.
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A Chattanooga intern describes her experience fostering inclusivity in the outdoors for youths with disabilities
Growing up as a teenager who identified as hard of hearing, Eleanor Lane didn't have the opportunity to fully explore the outdoors.
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Explore Walker County in Georgia through its newly curated selfie trail
Are you and your family trying to get out into nature more this fall but not sure where to start?
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Case: Spring or fall, let’s be thankful we have the turkeys
Kee! Kee! Kee! The calls coming from the jake turkey were piercing now.
