Calling all nature lovers: Natural attractions make the Greater Chattanooga region an outdoor recreation playground.
As an angler with the Bassmaster Elite Series, Buddy Gross has spent time fishing in some of the most picturesque locations across the country. But he has yet to discover a place where the outdoors are as great as his native Greater Chattanooga region.
“I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve never found anything quite as beautiful as the Chattanooga area,” Gross says. “We have mountains and rivers and lots of really clean water. This is one of the best places to be outdoors.”
Others agree. Chattanooga is the only two-time winner of Outside magazine’s Best Towns contest, and Lonely Planet dubbed the region the “Best in the U.S.” for outdoor activities. And why not? Nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Tennessee River, there are outdoor recreation opportunities in all directions, with spectacular spots for hiking, biking, climbing and all sorts of watersports.
“It’s called ‘The Scenic City’ for a reason,” says Patrick Molloy, Adventure Sports Innovation CEO, referring to Chattanooga’s official nickname. “If you’re into hiking or climbing or any kind of exploring, there are tons of places to visit. Really, if you like doing almost anything outdoors, you’ll find something you enjoy in Chattanooga.”
Start with the Parks
Major parks and natural areas can be found throughout Greater Chattanooga. These include Prentice Cooper State Forest (located in the Tennessee River Gorge), Cloudland Canyon State Park (featuring deep canyons, sandstone cliffs and waterfalls), Booker T. Washington State Park and Harrison Bay State Park (both situated on the shores of Chickamauga Lake) and Laurel Snow State Natural Area (which contains a segment of the Cumberland Trail, Tennessee’s only linear state park).
Also in the area are Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park and the numerous surrounding whitewater rafting outfitters, as well Fall Creek Falls State Park with its new $40 million lodge, where every room has a view.
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy Greater Chattanooga’s natural wonders. Nearby greenways and trails are designed specifically for hiking, biking, running and walking. The North and South Chickamauga Creek Greenways provide more than 15 miles of trails outside downtown Chattanooga. Some of the city’s best views can be found at Stringer’s Ridge Park along its 3.3-mile loop trail.
Of course, the most convenient trail of them all cuts right through the heart of the city, as the 16-mile-long Tennessee Riverwalk rolls alongside the Tennessee River, providing a paved pathway past city amenities and outdoor splendor (as well as river access at Coolidge Park).
“Part of the beauty of Chattanooga is there are plenty of trails like the Riverwalk and the Greenway that are safe locations for runners and walkers,” says Michelle Sledge, 2022 president of Chattanooga Track Club. […]
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– Learn in our STEM academic field trips for home-schooled groups, summer camps or middle and high schools.
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There is nowhere else where you can experience (and buy!) all of these exciting products in one place, with new equipment being introduced all the time. ASI helps make Chattanooga one of the most unique and fun places to live and to visit!