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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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 S…
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The Welsh Caves, Yonah Mountain contain stories that keep native tribes alive
Growing up in the Southeast U.S., we see the names of so many places that pay homage to indigenous peoples.
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New Summerville, Georgia, bike park is built by riders for riders
Georgia's first shuttle-serviced bike park, Jarrod's Place, is now open near Summerville about an hour outside Chattanooga.
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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…
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Youth roller hockey keeps kids active and connected in the community
Fast-paced. Exciting. Different.
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See sandhill cranes like never before, months before their winter arrival to the Chattanooga area
Every winter, the sandhill cranes arrive at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge -- tens of thousands of them, chuckling, dancing and wearing red caps. Their migration is …
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Tennessee River Gorge Trust's new campsites offer amenities, hiking, bouldering and more
What do Eagle Scouts, giant sandstone boulders and the Tennessee River Gorge Trust have in common?
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Big bad wolf? How a semi-retired Hamilton County teacher hopes to dispel the myth and save the wolf
The "big bad wolf" really isn't that bad, says Jim Watson, a semi-retired Hamilton County teacher who's on a mission to dispel myths about wolves.
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English-born couple, artist in Cloudland Station discover their love of American birds
Ruth Pearl and Ken Elliott became birders in Africa.
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Chattanooga area experts share do's and don'ts for your next solo hiking excursion
While most experts agree that hiking is best with a partner or a group, sometimes the trail just calls to us, and we want to go out on a solo trek - which is e…
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How to avoid the most common mistakes made by mountain biking newbies, tips from a Chattanooga mountain biking instructor
When Scott Higgins started mountain biking 30 years ago, no one taught him what to do - he just hopped on his bike and rode.
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Chattanooga man sets new course record for the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra
In February, Chattanooga outdoor enthusiast and St. Nicholas School teacher Lucien Scott won the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra, a grueling, last-man-standing race h…
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Guidelines for hiring a fishing guide
For newcomers to the sport and for veterans prospecting new waters, hiring a guide is the best way to increase the odds of a good fishing trip. It doesn't matt…
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Don't underestimate the risks of flatwater, stay safe with paddling tips from Chattanooga experts
Tennessee has more paddling fatalities than almost any other state - with the majority of accidents occurring on flatwater rivers and lakes, according to an Am…
