Outdoors
The latest Outdoors coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
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Chattanooga area outdoors calendar
Interscholastic Climbing League: Saturday, Tennessee Bouldering Authority, third of six meets for grades 6-12 for 2017-18 season.

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Two-word change to Georgia water regulation sparks debate
A two-word change to a more-than-40-year-old water regulation in Georgia would have harmful implications for the health of all of the state's waterways, an environmental group warns, but regulators argue the change would not adversely impact the state and is needed to uphold the spirit of the rule.

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Two runners with Chattanooga ties qualify for Olympic trials
Two runners with local ties qualified Sunday for the United States trials for the 2020 Olympic Games.

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Chattanooga climbing league for students continues growth in fifth season
Chattanooga is to climbing what Vail, Colo., is to skiing, or so the saying goes, and a growing league for young climbers is aiming to get middle and high school students involved.

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Rare fish only found in area may receive federal protection
The slender, bug-eyed trispot darter swims through area rivers, staying close to the edges of waterways, with its pale undersurface and scattered dark blotches on its fin rays.

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Federal grants now available for historical sites
A new round of federal grants is available for nonprofit groups and local governments looking to preserve historic sites.

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Local half marathon named one of the best races in U.S.
A local half marathon was recently named one of the best races in the U.S.

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Chattanooga area outdoors calendar
The Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association is hosting a strenuous 8-mile hike...

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Will the region ever host another major pro cycling stage race?
Lance Armstrong challenged riders up the daunting Brasstown Bald to Georgia's highest point in the 2004 Tour de Georgia. Cycling legend Jens Voigt was close behind, racing Armstrong and chasing the local team's Cesar Grajales, who had broken away and taken a surprising lead.

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Chattanooga students build electric cars for competition [photos]
Students at seven Chattanooga area schools are building electric vehicles for a spring competition aimed at teaching them design and engineering.
