Outdoor Chattanooga- Sept 19th by Ellie F.

For the Tucker River Fellows meeting this week, we all took a trip to the Outdoor Chattanooga office in Coolidge park, and then stopped by Renaissance park to eat lunch and learn. When we arrived at Outdoor Chattanooga, we were greeted by Terri Chapin, who we had met and gone on an exciting kayak trip down the river with over the summer. Terri spoke to us about everything Outdoor Chattanooga, such as what it actually does, the history of Outdoor Chattanooga, and how all of it relates back to the river. Outdoor Chattanooga is a division of the City of Chattanooga that focuses on the promotion of outdoor recreation. They offer many activities, such as hiking, climbing, biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and so much more. Allowing people to experience the delights of nature, especially the river, helps to raise awareness about protecting it. We left Coolidge Park with new knowledge all about Outdoor Chattanooga, and then Mrs. Couch drove us over to Renaissance Park. There, we learned about a special feature in the parking lot. Instead of normal concrete in the parking spaces, there is a special substance that absorbs water, and this feature helps to filter dirt out of the water, before it gets to the river, and also helps to prevent flooding. After learning about Renaissance Park’s interesting aspect, we finished our lunches and headed back to GPS, and thankfully arrived on time!

Plan an outing with Outdoor Chattanooga soon!