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Becoming the Best Outdoor City

Pretty Damn Awesome: How Chattanooga Earned a Rep as the Best Outdoor City Chattanooga local Dawson Wheeler, co-founder of Rock Creek and the Day Fire Podcast, shares a little more about his passion for the outdoors. Surrounded By Mountains and the Tennessee River that winds through the heart of…

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Sporting Events to Catch this Summer

Whether you’re participating in an event or cheering on an athlete, Chattanooga has all the sports you need. From Chattanooga Lookouts baseball to Ironman, here’s our guide to the can't-miss sporting events happening this summer. Chattanooga Football Club Soccer Games March 26 - October 15 The…

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Paddleboarding, Chattanooga Style

From expansive, glassy lakes to rolling whitewater, Chattanooga offers a smorgasbord of paddleboarding opportunities. Ben Friberg, a native Chattanoogan and the first person to stand-up paddleboard from Cuba to Key West said, "There are some pretty significant bodies of water in the area, so you’re…

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Guided Tours for Exploring Chattanooga

Visiting a fun and vibrant city like Chattanooga means the opportunity to try all kinds of new adventures. In fact, there are so many spectacular things to see and do here that it often helps to have a local expert show you the ropes. Whether you enjoy history, outdoor recreation, or craft beer…

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The Best Places for Winter Climbing Around Chattanooga

When the weather cools off, climbers start hitting the rock. Don’t get us wrong, there are great climbing opportunities around Chattanooga year-round. But with fewer crowds and more comfortable temperatures, winter is an excellent time to take advantage of the rock climbing opportunities in the…

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Winter is Coming but Chattanooga's Outdoors are Calling

It's no secret that Chattanooga is a thrill-seeker's outdoor paradise during the warmer months, however, with average high temperatures in the area ranging between 82 and 50 degrees from September through February, there’s no need to ignore the call of the outdoors once the official summer season…

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Best Scenic Overlooks in Chattanooga

What’s the most important aspect of a great scenic overlook? This one should be pretty obvious: height. And Chattanooga certainly has no shortage of that. Nestled in a valley amid stooped southeastern mountains, Chattanooga has plenty of places to get up high and check out the amazing scenery for…

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How to Do a Bike and Brew Tour of Chattanooga

A visit to Chattanooga calls for a lot of exciting activities: spending sunny afternoons on local trails, convening with the famed aquarium’s many creatures, perusing the art museum’s unique collections, and wandering the lively streets of downtown. Recently, Chattanooga has added one more crucial…

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From Vanlife to Home

Why We Chose Chattanooga | Chris & Sara Pochiba Over the last few years, we’ve traveled to 49 states by van and seen an incredible number of small towns, major cities, and mountain ranges along the way. While we've fallen in love with a seemingly infinite number of places across this beautiful…

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Fall Paths That Wind Back in Time: Audubon Acres

There are many places to take in the beautiful fall foliage in Chattanooga from the scenic mountains to the winding Tennessee River, but many locals recommend a more hidden treasure. Tucked away just 20 minutes east of downtown is a 130-acre nature sanctuary with a history as vivid as the leaves on…

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