Who: Anyone who loves animals, especially giraffes! What: The new Makizi Ya Twiga Habitat at the Chattanooga Zoo features three amazing Giraffes. George, the oldest of the herd, Porter from New Orleans, and Hardee Star the youngest and shortest of them all. The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to house…
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When it comes to visiting a new destination, there’s a saying that many seasoned travelers live by: “Do as the locals do.” What better way, after all, can you get an authentic taste of a place than by following the well-trodden path of its residents—the folks who actually live, breathe, work…
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With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, the hiking scene in Chattanooga is easily among the best in the Southeast, if not the entire country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of Signal Mountain and the Tennessee River Gorge, the Scenic City is blessed with…
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As the Program Coordinator forOutdoor Chattanooga, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Terri Chapin to ask, “Where do Chattanoogans Camp?” Terri has some great suggestions on where to camp by the water as well as the best mountain biking and views in the area…
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The secret is out: Chattanooga, TN is a city that’s home to an incredible array of outdoor experiences and possibilities. Having wholly embraced its geographical blessings in recent years, the Scenic City—as it’s appropriately nicknamed—is a place that’s ripe with adventure. From the iconic point…
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Brunch. It's the king or queen of weekend meals. Luckily, Chattanooga has many celebrate locations where you can enjoy the indulgent, late morning meal. But to feel extra-deserving of those extra calories, sometimes you have to work for it. Here, we’ve come up with a collection of Chattanooga's…
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Chattanooga is one of the country’s premier outdoor destinations, with rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, whitewater rafting, and hiking all within easily accessible from the city. Hikers in particular can choose from a wide variety of scenic trails to find some stunning vistas of the…
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