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Case: Turkey’s gobble is true wake-up call of spring

"What is wrong with me?" I said to the sleepy cur dog nodding off on the couch.

By Larry Case April 5, 2018

Getting going on early spring mornings isn't easy, writes outdoors columnist Larry Case, but the sound of turkeys in the field can bring a hunter back to life. (Photo by Larry Case)

Sen. Alexander: Bill could be ‘most important piece of legislation for national parks in decades’

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., hopes to have the National Park Restoration Act approved this year, saying it could wipe out about $7 billion of backlogged maintenance in the National Parks Service over the next decade.

By Mark Pace April 4, 2018

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander stands outside the gate to Point Park during a visit on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Sen. Alexander visited the park to push for a bill that he says will help address maintenance backlogs at federal parks like Point Park.

Invasive carp endanger region’s freshwater ecosystem, recreational water users

Invasive carp are heading toward Chattanooga, threatening the region's renowned freshwater ecosystem and posing risk to recreational water users and fishermen.

By Mark Pace April 2, 2018

Silver carp jumping in the Fox River, a tributary off the Illinois River. Silver carp are heading toward Chattanooga, threatening the region's renowned freshwater ecosystem (Contributed Photo: Ryan Hagerty, USFWS).

Downhill Southeast series opens season on renovated TTC course [photos]

The Downhill Southeast mountain bike series was held again at Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tenn., but the third season of the annual series brought a new beginning of sorts.

By Mark Pace April 1, 2018

Mark Pace/Chattanooga Times Free Press - Harley Addair of North Carolina competes in the Downhill Southeast mountain bike series at Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tenn. March 31, 2018. The race was the first leg in the annual series.

Sky-high interest: Hang gliding has become major local attraction [photos]

Jason Yao soared 1,500 feet above Lookout Valley, viewing the mountainous topography below. Vast woodlands stretched as far as his eyes could see. Creeks, ridges and houses became tiny specks as he flew above the mountains, getting views of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina while fastened to a seasoned pilot inside a hang glider.

By Mark Pace March 31, 2018

Hang glider Mike Potrin takes off from the bluff at Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Rising Fawn, Ga. Chattanooga has grown to be one of the most popular hang-gliding destinations in the country.

Bird-watching event at Chickamauga Battlefield ushers in spring migratory season

A bird-watching and history event at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will usher in the spring bird-watching season Saturday morning.

By Mark Pace March 30, 2018

A female eastern bluebird perches on a cannon in which she has built her nest on Snodgrass Hill in Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park.

Chattanooga area outdoors calendar, March 29

Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: Saturday, Booker T. Washington State Park, moderate 7 miles.

By Staff Report March 29, 2018

Christian Noble, Cayce Bryan win special edition of 65 Roses 5k

The annual 65 Roses 5K at Lee University had significant things to celebrate Saturday morning, plus its always noble cause: raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

By Ron Bush March 25, 2018

Case: Muskie is a gamefish worth the grind

Muskellunge fishing brings challenges and rewards

By Larry Case March 22, 2018

Chattanooga area outdoors calendar, March 22

Mountain to Town bike adventure: Friday and Saturday and April 13, 9 a.m.-noon.

By Staff Report March 22, 2018

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