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Why Chattanooga Winter Hiking is the Best + Important Planning Tips

Winter hiking in Chattanooga isn’t your typical freezing temps and icy snow hiking scenario, but there are still precautions that need to be taken. When planning a winter hike in Chattanooga, there are some things to keep in mind and to watch out for. Even though snow may not be in the forecast, ice might […]

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Chattanooga Hiking Through the Year

Chattanooga hiking is best enjoyed all year long. But which hikes are the best for which season? Knowing when to hike specific trails is key to enjoying Chattanooga hiking. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect each season so you can choose your hikes wisely. Also, my new e book “A Year of

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What to Expect When You Volunteer to Help Build the Cumberland Trail

The Cumberland Trail is built by a small, full time staff and groups of volunteers consisting of people like you and me. Have you ever wondered what goes into making a hiking trail? There’s a lot of prep work and behind the scenes tasks that go into the creation of the Cumberland Trail. Did you

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Summer Swim at Upper Piney Falls

Not only is Upper Piney Falls a beautiful waterfall you can walk behind, it’s also perfect for a summer swim. Upper Piney Falls is one of my favorite places to explore in the Tennessee outdoors. If you haven’t seen it for yourself yet, there’s nothing quite like it. You can explore the creek above where

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6 of the Best Chattanooga Swimming Holes

These are the best swimming holes the Chattanooga area has to offer, ready to help you stay cool in the summer heat. As temperatures soar to new highs this week, it might be time to consider some swimming holes to stay cool. To help you find the perfect place to cool off, I’ve rounded up

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Discovering a Hidden Hike on the Cumberland Trail

Tucked away in the Cumberland Plateau are numerous creeks, waterfalls, and hiking trails with which to see these sights. Some trails are more well-known and obvious. While others, such as this one, stay hidden away. Used only by the locals who know it’s there, this trailhead is off the beaten path. Continue reading to learn

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Go Behind a Waterfall at Piney Falls

It’s been a life-long dream of mine to walk behind a waterfall. And I can gladly say that I finally got to! If walking behind a waterfall is on your bucket list too, then you need to add Piney Falls to your list of places to explore. Piney Falls State Natural Area Piney Falls is

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