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Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
This 16 hour class is open to anyone who would like to learn more about providing care in wilderness or remote settings. Learn and practice care-giving during the critical minutes or hours it takes to stabilize and evacuate a patient. The class is a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on problem solving and rescue scenario […]
Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
LEARN TO WHITEWATER KAYAK!This is a beginner class on class I-II moving water for participants in the Rapid Learning Whitewater Program who have attended an introduction /essentials class on the lake or in the pool recently.Rapid Learning Whitewater Program provides formal kayak instruction and guided practice for beginner paddlers to learn how to safely and […]
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Monday Meetup: Powered by Two Feet
Monday Meetup: Powered by Two Feet
Join us for the second ever Monday Meetup: Powered by Two Feet! We had so much fun at the first meetup, and we are thrilled to continue connecting Chattanooga area enthusiasts who love hiking, trail running, and walking in our beautiful parks. On Monday, June 26th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Wanderlinger Brewing Company, we invite […]
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The Sierra Club creates opportunities for everyone to experience the transformative power of the outdoors.Getting outdoors improves our mental, physical, and social health. The local […]
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The Sierra Club creates opportunities for everyone to experience the transformative power of the outdoors.Getting outdoors improves our mental, physical, and social health. The local […]
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Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
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South Chick Pedal to Paddle ~ A Bike to Canoe Event on South Chickamauga Creek
South Chick Pedal to Paddle ~ A Bike to Canoe Event on South Chickamauga Creek
Pedal to Paddle ~ A Bike to Canoe Event on South Chickamauga Creek Trails Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Pedal to Paddle Bike to Canoe Adventure on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway and Blueway trail!You'll discover how Chattanooga's greenways and blueways are connected while experiencing two adventure sports in one day! Outdoor Chattanooga's […]
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Downtown Kayak Adventure
Downtown Kayak Adventure
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly tour of downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. OC's guide staff will provide basic kayak instruction and moving water safety, then lead a leisurely paddle from the north shore around landmarks such as Audubon Island/ Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bluff View Arts District, Ross' Landing and downtown's historic bridges. All […]
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Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto is the caving club of Chattanooga, TN. Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 7PM EST. Anyone is welcome to join the meetings. Come see what being a caver in the heart of TAG is all about! Club fees apply.
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Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
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Downtown Kayak Adventure
Downtown Kayak Adventure
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly tour of downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. OC's guide staff will provide basic kayak instruction and moving water safety, then lead a leisurely paddle from the north shore around landmarks such as Audubon Island/ Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bluff View Arts District, Ross' Landing and downtown's historic bridges. All […]
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Paddle Smart: An Introduction to Lake and Blueway River Kayaking
Paddle Smart: An Introduction to Lake and Blueway River Kayaking
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for an introduction to flatwater paddling course that will give you the confidence to safely and smartly paddle Chattanooga's scenic waterways! Bring your own kayak or borrow one of ours.Paddle Smart Chattanooga is an introduction to flatwater kayaking taught by Outdoor Chattanooga’s experienced paddling instructors to provide the fundamentals of kayaking on […]
Naturalist Field Trip: Creek Critters/macro-invertebrates
Naturalist Field Trip: Creek Critters/macro-invertebrates
Come join an Outdoor Chattanooga naturalist live presentation on Creek Critters: An Introduction to Biological Monitoring. Learn how macroinvertebrates are collected, identified and categorized to assign a water quality index to a stream.
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Canoe Adventure- S. Chick Blueway
Canoe Adventure- S. Chick Blueway
Adventure Canoeing on South Chickmamauga CreekJuly 99am- 12:30 pm Fee: $20 per personExpect difficult terrain to access the canoe launch as it has not yet been completed and is unimproved. The creek will have a moderate current as it meanders through Chattanooga's urban wilderness. This section offers views of several train trestles and bridges as it […]
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Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike!Does teaching your child how to ride a bike without training wheels end in frustration and tears? Are you an adult who's dreamed of riding a bike but can’t keep your balance or feel intimidated to […]
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike!Does teaching your child how to ride a bike without training wheels end in frustration and tears? Are you an adult who's dreamed of riding a bike but can’t keep your balance or feel intimidated to […]
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Tennessee Valley Canoe Club monthly meeting
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club monthly meeting
Contact Tennessee Valley Canoe Club for information about their monthly meetings.Visit https://tvccpaddler.com/ for learn about how you can connect with paddling trips and opportunities.
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Try Climbing at Walnut Wall- walk up/open hours
Try Climbing at Walnut Wall- walk up/open hours
Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a harness, rope, and a belayer) with route difficulty varying from beginner to intermediate. We provide all the equipment and instruction for free so you don't […]
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
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Learn to Mountain Bike- Level 1 Fundamentals
Learn to Mountain Bike- Level 1 Fundamentals
Mountain biking is a fun way to exercise and connect with nature. If you're curious about leaving the asphalt behind and gearing up for the trails, this Intro to Mountain Biking Fundamentals course is designed for you! Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking from our experienced instructors through skills demonstration and practice in a controlled […]
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Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge kayak Tour
Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge kayak Tour
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Kayak Tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge. The Hiwassee Refuge is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers about one hour north of Chattanooga near the town of Birchwood. The group will kayak around the perimeter of the 400-acre Hiwassee Island with Outdoor Chattanooga's […]
CANCELLED Try Climbing at Walnut Wall
CANCELLED Try Climbing at Walnut Wall
Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park on Sunday from 2:30 -5 PM to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a harness, rope, and a belayer) with route difficulty varying from beginner to intermediate. We provide all the equipment and […]
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NPS Canoe Lookout Creek
NPS Canoe Lookout Creek
Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga for a FREE, 3 hour guided canoe tour to explore Chattanooga's Civil War waterways as a host National Park Ranger provides a historical narrative of Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend.The National Park Partners sponsor these free events to give visitors the opportunity to […]
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Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
LEARN TO WHITEWATER KAYAK!This is a beginner class on class I-II moving water for participants in the Rapid Learning Whitewater Program who have attended an introduction /essentials class on the lake or in the pool recently.Rapid Learning Whitewater Program provides formal kayak instruction and guided practice for beginner paddlers to learn how to safely and […]
Family Fun Day- Greenway
Family Fun Day- Greenway
FAMILY FUN-DAY SUNDAY- Greenway Farm Outdoor Adventure Where: Greenway Farm City Park Enjoy an afternoon of activity at Greenway Farm City Park with guided and equipped activities provided by the staff at Outdoor Chattanooga. Between the hours of 3pm and 6 pm, you can choose to rent a canoe, shoot archery, take a nature hike […]
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Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of living in one of the most scenic cities in the US and enjoy experiencing its beauty from the seats of our bicycles. Whether your idea […]
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Nickajack Bat Cave Adventure by Kayak
Nickajack Bat Cave Adventure by Kayak
Outdoor Chattanooga hosts a guided and equipped kayak trip to Nickajack Cave, where thousands of endangered gray bats come each summer to raise their young. We will begin with essential kayaking instruction for the novice paddler and set out for a short paddle to the mouth of the cave at dusk and watch the bats […]
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Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
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Learn to Play Disc Golf
Learn to Play Disc Golf
Disc golf is one of the easiest sports to get into and in the Intro to Disc Golf class Outdoor Chattanooga’s instructors show you the rules, equipment, and essential techniques to get you started! With over a dozen courses in the Chattanooga area there are plenty of places to engage your game. We aim to […]
Sunset Kayak the TN River Gorge with TRGT
Sunset Kayak the TN River Gorge with TRGT
Kayak through the Tennessee River Gorge with Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust staff. This leisurely paddle is beginner friendly and a wonderful way to experience the Gorge at sunset. Participants will get to paddle an incredible section of river in Chattanooga’s own backyard with experienced guides and learn about this section of the […]
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Canoe 101- Introduction to Canoeing
Canoe 101- Introduction to Canoeing
Participants in Canoe 101 will learn: - Personal preparedness, weather/wind/water/waves, Parts of the canoe, entering and exiting a canoe safely, paddling technique and strokes, steering, handling capsized canoes/rescue techniques, hazards, teamwork, and places to enjoy canoeing
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Bike the Boardwalk of the SoChick Greenway
Bike the Boardwalk of the SoChick Greenway
Bike The Boardwalk of the SoChic Creek GreenwayREGISTER HERE: https://secure.rec1.com/TN/chattanooga-tn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI2MTYxOTk=Join Outdoor Chattanooga on a guided and equipped bicycle tour of a popular section on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The tour is a 4 mile out and back (total of 8 miles), leisurely paced ride, showcasing the renowned boardwalk section of trail that is elevated […]
Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak- RIVER
LEARN TO WHITEWATER KAYAK!This is a beginner class on class I-II moving water for participants in the Rapid Learning Whitewater Program who have attended an introduction /essentials class on the lake or in the pool recently.Rapid Learning Whitewater Program provides formal kayak instruction and guided practice for beginner paddlers to learn how to safely and […]
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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The Sierra Club creates opportunities for everyone to experience the transformative power of the outdoors.Getting outdoors improves our mental, physical, and social health. The local […]
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Naturalist Field Trip: All About Moths
Naturalist Field Trip: All About Moths
Come join an Outdoor Chattanooga naturalist live presentation on the amazing moth during National Moth Week. Together we will learn to identify common moths, how to attract them, and fun facts about these nocturnal flying insects.
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Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
Intro to Flatwater Kayaking/ Paddle Smart
Intro to Flatwater Kayaking/ Paddle Smart
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for an introduction to flatwater paddling course that will give you the confidence to safely and smartly paddle Chattanooga's scenic waterways! Bring your own kayak or borrow one of ours.Paddle Smart Chattanooga is an introduction to flatwater kayaking taught by Outdoor Chattanooga’s experienced paddling instructors to provide the fundamentals of kayaking on […]
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Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge Kayak Tour
Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge Kayak Tour
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped Kayak Tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge. The Hiwassee Refuge is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers about one hour north of Chattanooga near the town of Birchwood. The group will kayak around the perimeter of the 400-acre Hiwassee Island with Outdoor Chattanooga's […]
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Try Climbing at Walnut Wall
Try Climbing at Walnut Wall
Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a harness, rope, and a belayer) with route difficulty varying from beginner to intermediate. We provide all the equipment and instruction for free so you don't […]
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FULL Moon Forest Bathing (a practice in shinrin-yoku)
FULL Moon Forest Bathing (a practice in shinrin-yoku)
WHAT?Forest Bathing is a term that emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”).Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a walking tour to help guide you into a practice of enjoying any natural environment and consciously connecting with what’s around you. The walk is at a leisurely […]
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Learn to Belay+Training for Volunteers
Learn to Belay+Training for Volunteers
Learn to BelayBelaying is a foundational skill that is essential in rock climbing at the crag or at an indoor gym. Belaying is operating the rope to control a climber from falling.Do you want to learn to belay or need a refresher? Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced climbing staff teach this course at the OC center and […]
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | SKILLS SESSION LAKE
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time in this year round […]
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Coolidge Park – free family fun day!
Coolidge Park – free family fun day!
Come out early on Friday, August 4th to beat the heat and have some fun! Outdoor Chattanooga is hosting a variety of outdoor recreation activities in our signature Coolidge Park. Join us for an open house at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center and register for one or more of the free activities: Climb the […]
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Cancelled- Bike the Boardwalk- SoChick Greenway
Cancelled- Bike the Boardwalk- SoChick Greenway
Join Outdoor Chattanooga on a guided and equipped bicycle tour of a popular section on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The tour is a 4 mile out and back (total of 8 miles), leisurely paced ride, showcasing the renowned boardwalk section of trail that is elevated above the creek and meanders along with it. Participants […]
Cancelled- Learn to Hike
Cancelled- Learn to Hike
Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Transported by your own two feet and carrying only what you need for the day on your back, you can discover the beauty of nature at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. And, with a little planning and preparation, it’s an activity that almost anyone […]
Nickajack Bat Cave Canoe
Nickajack Bat Cave Canoe
Outdoor Chattanooga hosts a guided and equipped canoe trip to Nickajack Cave, where thousands of endangered gray bats come each summer to raise their young. We will begin with essential canoeing instruction for the novice paddler and set out for a short paddle to the mouth of the cave at dusk and watch the bats […]
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