Outdoors
The latest Outdoors coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
More in Outdoors, page 27
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Youth roller hockey keeps kids active and connected in the community
Fast-paced. Exciting. Different.

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Four campsites near Chattanooga with side adventures to explore
From stargazing to swimming, plenty of unique opportunities await at various campsites across the Southeast. The camping experience, after all, should be about more than simply sleeping in a tent. Here are four of our favorite regional camp spots, plus the side adventures they afford.
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Chattanooga hunters share stories about their bird dogs, tips on choosing a breed and what they’re doing to keep the sport alive
James Johnson doesn't hunt.

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Regional farm cooperative receives grant from Patagonia, seeks new vision for land stewardship in Southeast Tennessee
The Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers Coalition (SETNYF) is a small cooperative endeavor between a handful of farmers on the Cumberland Plateau and in Chattanooga. Recently, they have been collaborating in the creation of an apprenticeship program for farmers from underrepresented communities.
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Chattanooga is a honeyhole for rare white catfish
On June 28, 15-year-old Edwards Tarumianz caught a gorgeous, almost pure white blue catfish on the Tennessee River near downtown Chattanooga. Captain Richard Simms, who was guiding the young angler, snapped a photo and posted it to Facebook.

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Get to know the Benton MacKaye Trail, which may soon become America’s newest National Scenic Trail
The Benton MacKaye Trail may soon become America's 12th National Scenic Trail.

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Case: I’m just here for the bears
There is something about bears. As hunters, they capture our hunter's heart, our psyche, our spirit.

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Case: Hunters need different mindset on public land
If you are going to hunt on public land (and I hope you do), be prepared to encounter other hunters and sometimes get your hunting experience messed with.

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Case: Groundhog days can help you prepare for deer season
Most of us who think we are serious shooters have a dirty little secret: We do not shoot enough.

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Case: Don’t say I didn’t warn you that dove season is coming
Imagine my surprise when I checked the calendar just now and it seems we have arrived in August.
