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Paddle, Fish, Float: Chattanooga From the River

National Geographic Adventure has named Chattanooga one of the “Best Adventure Towns in the US to Live & Play.” Here, fift miles of Tennessee River Blueway offers beautiful views of the Walnut Street Walking Bridge, Tennessee Aquarium, Hunter Museum of Ameri can Art, Lookout Mountain, Suck Creek Mountain, and more. Here’s how to get in on the fun.

RIVERDRIFTERS 1925 Suck Creek Road, 37405 www.riverdrifterschatt.com

SOUTHERNBELLERIVERBOAT 151 Riverfront Parkway, 37402 www.chattanoogariverboat.com

It was a motorcycle ride over Signal Mountain into the Sequatchie Valley that led Charlie Eich to this beautiful property on the Tennessee River in 2018. A popular place for food and fun, River Drifters rentals include sit on kayaks, double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and sit in kayaks. Choose from hourly or half-day rentals. Menu at the restaurant includes giant mozzarella logs, meatball subs, po-boys, a bison burger, gator bites, coconut shrimp, parmesan artichoke hearts, and a reuben with Whiskey River Sauce. River Drifters has direct water ac cess, so there’s no need to take your equipment elsewhere in town. Parking is free. L2OUTSIDE 131 River Street, 37405 www.l2outside.com To see the Scenic City by water from Coolidge Park, L2 Outside has crewmembers with equipment available both inside the storefront and under the Market Street Bridge 7 days a week from May 25 through August 31. You can rent a stand-up paddleboard, a single kayak, or a tandem kayak for one hour, two hours, or 24 hours. L2 also offers paddleboard lessons, paddleboard yoga on Saturday mornings, and Sunset Tours (1.5-2 hrs). Located in Northshore just fiv minutes from multiple access points on the Tennessee River, Rock Creek Adventures donates $1 from every booking to local nonprofit that support land and water conservation efforts and offer outdoor recreation to underserved communities. Rental hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Stand-up paddleboards are inflatabl and beginner-friendly, with options for a board that’s more stable (think SUP yoga, fishing floating or a touring board that’s more narrow for high performance. The fishin kayak is a Jackson Bite Angler and can be rented for up to 8 hours. ROCKCREEKADVENTURES 1530 Riverside Drive, 37406 www.rockcreekoutfitters.co

Want to leave the paddling up to someone else so you can simply take in the views? One of the best ways to tour Chattanooga from the river, the Southern Belle Riverboat carries well over 100,000 passengers per year. Offering daily tours year-round, your options include The Sights Cruise, The Sunset Cruise, The Twilight Cruise, and The Chandelier Dinner and Sunset Dinner Cruise. All cruises are for ages 3+. And everyone gets a moonpie.

OUTDOORCHATTANOOGA 200 River Street, 37405 www.outdoorchattanooga.com

RIVERGORGE EXCURSIONS 19385 River Canyon Road, 37405 www.rivergorgeexcursions.com

Outdoor Chattanooga, a division of the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Depart ment. The mission of Outdoor Chattanooga is to connect you to Chattanooga’s vibrant out door scene. Use their website to fin detailed information about all the places to run, climb, hike, bike, paddle, and play.

River Gorge Excursions offers a one of a kind Chattanooga pontoon boat tour in the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge. Captain Jessee Gaylor will take you from the heart of the Ten nessee River Gorge at the mouth of Suck Creek on a breathtaking journey to Raccoon Mountain and ends back at the starting point. Escape and explore the beauty and serenity of the outdoors

with River Gorge Excursions. CHATTANOOGADUCKS 151 Riverfront Parkway, 37402 www.chattanoogaducks.com

ADVENTURE SPORTS INNOVATION 191 River Street, 37405 www.adventuresportsinnovation.com Adventure Sports Innovation will introduce you to recent inventions and innovations in a fun and safe environment. Ask them about a water bike so that you can explore the river in a new and exciting way.

Let Chattanooga Ducks take you on a unique tour of Downtown Chattanooga and the Ten nessee River. You’ll enjoy spectacular views and learn fun facts as you go from the road to the river– and back. Along the way, you will learn the history of the city and the river that flow through it. Outshine Adventures offers a variety of ful ly-equipped, guided outdoor experiences and one of a kind adventures. You can also choose from land and water yoga sessions, custom travel itineraries, and camper van rentals. Outshine Adventures will help you connect with nature and the outdoor scene in Chattanooga and beyond. OUTSHINEADVENTURES www.outshineadventures.com

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