Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:
Outdoor Chattanooga Featured Event
Adventure Kids After School Program November 10 & 17
The
Adventure Kids After School program is a great opportunity for kids ages 9-13 to build outdoor skills in a variety of settings.
Adventurers can choose from Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking or Archery. Programs will be offered on Tuesdays from
4:30 to 6:30 pm. The final sessions will occur on
November 10 and 17. Outdoor Chattanooga guide staff will provide instruction and equipment for kids with all skill levels including true beginners. Cost is $20 per participant per date and activity. Pre-registration is required. To get registered or for more information,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
Look for the star * to see new events this week.
More Outdoor Chattanooga Events
Learn to Ride a Bike November 9
Street Cycling 101 November 16
Interscholastic Climbing League Meet November 14 & 21
Rapid Learning Program December 1 & 8
Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Program will resume at Hulsey Wellness Center at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN with two sessions offered in December; Tuesday, December 1 and 8 from 7-9 p.m. There is a $2 fee for participants to enter the Wellness Center, so be sure to bring cash to get in. Boats can be dropped off behind the building, but everyone must enter through the main entrance. For more information, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.
Featured Community Events
*Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta November 7 & 8
The Head of the Hooch is back for its 11th year in the Scenic City Nov. 7-8. Racers from 28 states bring 2,200 boats and compete in 80 races this weekend. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the event. Boats are launched across the starting line every 15 seconds and finish at Ross's Landing. Rowers cover 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) in an attempt to beat the clock to get the best time in their division. Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 7 the first race begins at 7:50 a.m., final race at5:22 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 the first race begins at 7:50 a.m., final race at 2:32 p.m.
See the full schedule, including start times for each of the 80 races
here.
Where to Watch: Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge will offer a bird's eye view, or follow rowers along the Tennessee Riverwalk, or cheer racers on as they finish at Ross's Landing. The Hooch is also a festival and
Ross's Landing will be buzzing with activity including a market full of vendors, rowing teams preparing to compete and cheering fans. New to this year's event is the Stämpfli Express, the world's longest rowing shell. The boat is made of three eight-person boats bolted together that holds 24 rowers and a coxswain. Whether you're an experienced rower or not, you can sign up to help crew this unique boat on Thursday and Friday before the regatta by clicking here. The boat is in the race Saturday and Sunday and rowers with sculling experience are welcome to sign up.*Tallulah Falls Whitewater Release November 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22
Looking to get out of town for the weekend to view the fall leaf colors and have an adventure? Head toTallulah Gorge State Park, just 3 hours from Chattanooga, to watch world-class kayakers navigate the Tallulah River. The Georgia Power Company releases extra water just five weekends out of the year, making it possible for experienced boaters to navigate the the Class IV-V rapids. Typical water flow on the River is 35-40 cubic feet per second (CFS), but on Saturday, the expanded water flow will be 500 (CFS) and on Sunday it is 700 CFS. Kayakers can be seen going over Oceana Falls from both the North and South Rim Trail at Tallulah Gorge State Park. They can also be seen going over Sweet Sixteen Falls from Tallulah Point Overlook. Tallulah Gorge State Park offers guided hikes to Bridal Veil Falls (rated strenuous) for $15 to watch kayakers brave the whitewater rapids. Campsites are also available with registration. For more information visit the State Park Website or call (706) 754-7970.
*Free National Parks Entry for Veterans Day November 11
All US National Park entrance fees will be waived for all visitors in honor of Veterans Day on
Wed., Nov. 11.
Point Park on top of Lookout Mountain managed by
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is the closest National Park to Chattanooga and is included in the fee-free day. To find a National Park near you to visit on Veterans Day, or any other day,
click here.
*Tennessee Valley Heart Walk November 14
American Heart Association (AHA) is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to defeating heart disease and stroke. The 2015
Tennessee Valley Heart Walk will be held on
Sat., Nov. 14 at AT&T Field to raise awareness and funding for AHA in their mission to build healthier lives. The walk will be 3.5 miles and begin at
10 a.m. You can still register to walk as an individual, create a team, or make a donation to support a team or participant. To find out more, visit the
AHA Website.
*Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon and 1/2 Marathon November 14
Community News
*September 30, 2015 was a sad day for all of us that enjoy outdoor recreation in local, state and national parks. Congress let the
Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF) expire, which for the past 50 years, provided an estimated $17 billion in funding to public lands across the U.S., without costing taxpayers a dime. Funding comes from royalties paid by offshore gas and oil drilling companies.
In Tennessee alone, the LWCF provided nearly $189 million for public spaces projects. The negative effects won't be seen or felt immediately, but the loss may jeopardize the future of the outdoor spaces we have grown to love. If your interested in learning more about what you can do to help protect our parks for future generations, click here.
Raccoon Mountain will be closed Oct. 17- Nov. 21 for routine reservoir maintenance, which includes access to the boat ramp, biking and hiking trails.
T-WALL/PRENTICE COOPER will be closed to recreation the following dates for hunting.
Nov. 6-8
Nov. 28 - Dec. 3
ROCKTOWN will be closed to recreation the following dates for hunting.
Nov. 13-15
Dec. 10-13
Passes are required for Rocktown and can be purchased
here.
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