Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots.Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers hosts thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each year, plus occasional pelicans and other waterfowl. Your early-morning paddle circles […]

Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the sport of archery. Concentrating on range safety rules and fundamentals of archery, the class is taught using the National Archery in Schools NASP […]

Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills.  The class consists of a set of exercises and balance drills that are designed to help beginner riders of all ages progress at their own speed and ability. Free, 1-hour lesson Pre-Registration is REQUIRED […]

Ever wonder how trails and waterways make it onto the maps you use every day? Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how mapping tools and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) bring the outdoors to life. We'll start with an Intro to GIS , where we'll learn how spatial data and mapping technology are used to […]

Bushcraft: Fire Building and Camp Cooking Experience the satisfaction of building a fire with your own hands and cooking a meal in the open air! In this half-day, hands-on class, you’ll learn the core bushcraft skills that make outdoor living both safe and enjoyable. Our instructors guide you through the fundamentals of fire craft—from gathering and […]