Chattanooga expert Bill Haley offers tips for identifying common hawk species
Bill Haley knows his hawks. Each fall, for the past 29 years, he makes daily trips to the Soddy Mountain Hawk Watch observatory to count birds.
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Eat Right: Save time but keep the flavor with this veggie gumbo recipe
This recipe's garden-fresh veggies remind us of warmer days, while its heartiness helps counter the chill still in the air.
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The history of the Chattanooga Chase, the region’s oldest active road race
Sweat beads drip from smiling faces on a sunny Memorial Day.
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A Chattanooga trainer on the importance of whole-sport youth training
Scott Stafford grew up playing rugby in New Zealand. He aspired to play professionally, and he remembers the anxiety he felt at the end of each season.
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US Bicycle Route System now runs through Chattanooga
The U.S. Bicycle Route System now runs through Chattanooga following the dedication of the Tennessee section of U.S. Bicycle Route 21, which spans 1,043 miles …
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Language of anglers: A local fishing guide shares his humorous glossary of fishing terminology
As with most endeavors, fishing has a language that evolved with the sport to describe situations anglers frequently encounter on the water. Many of these phra…
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Opinion: Bluetooth speakers have no place on the trail (plus recommendations for the quietest hikes near Chattanooga)
Have you ever been enjoying a pristine view, a burbling mountain creek or a sunset from a cliffside perch, only to have your serenity stripped from you by hike…
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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 t…
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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 ab…
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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 t…
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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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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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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,…
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The ‘clean’ running trend that blends athleticism with activism has arrived in the Chattanooga area
Allow us to introduce you to plogging.
