in 2011, Asheville, North Carolina's Jennifer Pharr Davis became the first woman to set the Appalachian Trail speed record, helping her become named of National Geographic's 2012 "Adventurers of the Year."

In mid-August, the Arkansas-based specialty outdoor retailer Gearhead Outfitters acquired Rock/Creek.

Forty feet up against a sandstone wall, Rich Moore dangled from a rope, gripping his camera.

"The site of the 11th race in the Ironman U.S. Series, Chattanooga, Tennessee, will lure athletes with its dramatic scenery, idyllic weather and low-key Southern charm." — ironman.com

Outdoorspeople love to talk about their scars. And why wouldn't they?

On my upper left thigh, I have a circular scar from when I was 7 and a wasp crawled into my sleeping bag.

Get Out Chattanooga's fall magazine issue features the stories behind local outdoorspeople's gnarliest scars.

This month's Naturalist Note tells the story of writer Sunny Montgomery's childhood friendship with an American robin.

Ah, summer vacation.

This month's feature brings you a bucket list of the most extreme outdoor adventures in all 50 state.

Every year, when spring arrives at Amicalola Falls State Park, so do droves of ambitious backpackers.

Middle Tennessee is known for its bucolic creeks and rolling hills, the region offers everything from scenic strolls to short but challenging hikes. And located just 40 minutes northwest of Nashville, each of these options is served up with a side of nearby lunch spots.

Have you seen this mysterious, free-range chicken pecking alongside the interstate in Chattanooga?

University of Tennessee horticulture professors just compiled a list of the ten most influential plants in Tennessee history.

The white-blossomed Bradford pear trees are in bloom.

Jeremy Moore, founder of Freshwaters Illustrated, discusses his latest film "Hidden Rivers," which will premiere at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX theater this April.

Love is in the air this spring — and it isn't just Chattanooga's human population coming out of hibernation in search of a bae.

The Southeast is known for its outdoor adventure, from its sandstone crags to its steep creeks to the countless miles of biking and backpacking trails. Even the most motivated athlete would have difficulty visiting all the destinations in one lifetime, if for no other reason than he or she would never have enough funds for gas.

Last fall, my adventure partner and I decided to travel to the other side of the world to kayak new rivers fed by monsoons and Himalayan snowmelt, and to explore the illustrious mountain range.

The outdoor industry is poised for some big changes this year, from the introduction of game-changing materials offering both performance and sustainability, to a push toward offering a wider range of sizes in the retail market. And there's no indication that the quickly evolving wearable tech sector is slowing down any time soon.

Why do honeybees explode during sex?

There is an ant hill in my front yard, and I love to watch it. Yup, I am that girl stooped over the grass with a magnifying glass.

Meet the blind Chattanooga runner and her new guide dog, specially trained by Guiding Eyes for the Blind.