National Park Week Apr. 18 - 26
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (GA/TN), Russell Cave National Monument (AL) and Little River Canyon National Preserve (AL) will all host a bunch of free, public activities to launch
National Park Week in our region,
Apr. 18-26. Starting with a fee-free days
on Sat. and Sun., Apr. 18 and 19, the week will include kids activities, interpretive programs and volunteer opportunities on Earth Day, Wed., Apr. 22. Visit the
National Park Week Calendar to find events close to you.
Castle Rock Celebration at the Crash Pad Apr. 30
The
TN River Gorge Trust and a slew of conservation partners will celebrate the preservation of 30 acres of the Castle Rock climbing area with the
Castle Rock Bash,happening at the Crash Pad on
Thurs., Apr. 30, from
6-9 p.m. Music, beer, climbers and conservationists. What could be better?
*3State/3Mountain Challenge May 2
Chattanooga's iconic century ride will depart from Finley Stadium for the 28th year when the Chattanooga Bicycle Club hosts the
3State/3Mountain Challenge on Sat., May 2, beginning at
8 a.m. Hundreds of cyclists will depart downtown Chattanooga to climb the mountains of TN, AL and GA for 100 or 64 miles. Recreational cyclists will choose a 25 mile option which begins at Nickajack Lake and meanders the countryside back into Chattanooga. Registration closes on
Apr. 25, so if you want to ride,
sign up!
*Walking Tour of Snodgrass Hill and Horseshoe Ridge May 2
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| Painting by James Walker of Snodgrass Hill. Photo: National Park Service. |
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a free, interpretive walking tour of the Snodgrass Hill/Horseshoe Ridge area of Chickamauga Battlefield on Sat., May 2 at 9:30 a.m. The two hour, two mile tour will begin at the Battlefield Visitors Center and then caravan to the walk location. Interpretive rangers will offer tales of decisive actions on the ridge during the Battle of Chickamauga. Wear sturdy walking shoes, wear clothes appropriate for the weather and bring water. To learn more, call the visitors center at
(706) 966-9241.
*Bike to the Ballpark May 3
Bike to the Ballpark on
Sun., May 3 to watch the
Chattanooga Lookouts take on the Jacksonville suns at
2:15. Join a group ride from Outdoor Chattanooga or Finley Stadium, enjoy free, secure bicycle parking, provided by
Bike/Walk Chattanooga, log your
GreenTrips for a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Lookouts Game this weekend, and watch Louie and Louise Lookout try their legs on a
Bike Chattanooga bicycle during the game.