Fresh Air Calendar
› Grateful Gobbler Walk: Today, 8 a.m., Coolidge Park; family friendly 5k walk, run & stroll; all proceeds go to Maclellan Shelter for Families; $25 for walkers/runners ages 13over, $10 for 10-under; $15 for Virtual Walker or Sleep Walker. See www.gratefulgobblerwalk. org.
› Sportsbarn Turkey Trot: Today, from Sportsbarn East on Lee Highway, 9 a.m. for 8k ($27); plus 1-mile fun run & Kiddie K at 8:30 and 3-mile walk at 8:45 (each $20); raceday registration begins 7 a.m.; proceeds to National Kidney Foundation.
› After-Thanksgiving hike at Red Clay: Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; ranger-guided with information on local flora, fauna & geography; free.
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Prentice Cooper managed deer hunt: Saturday-Thursday; area west of Suck Creek Road will be closed to all but hunters on these dates; areas east of Suck Creek Road (Highway 27) still will be open for hiking. › Lula Lake open gate days: Nov. 25-26; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m; free admission, $2 donations encouraged. See lulalake.org.
› Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Assn. hikes: Saturday, Raccoon Mountain, moderate 6 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Food City parking lot in Red Bank; contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 842-3619); Tuesday, Falling Water Falls, moderate 5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Walmart lot in Soddy-Daisy; contact Bonneau); Dec. 2, Flipper Bend, strenuous 8 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Walmart lot in Soddy-Daisy; call Boodie Fox at 842-1178); Dec. 5, Savage Gulf, moderate 5 miles to Stone Door & back (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy; call Jean Smith at 596-7681); Dec. 9, Black Mountain, slightly strenuous 5 miles from parking lot on Hwy. 68 to cave & back; call Fox).
› Sunset stroll to Sunset Point: Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Cloudland Canyon State Park; meet at West Rim access parking lot, fee $5. ranger-guided, start times vary with time of sunset (check for specifics at visitor center). Call 706-6574050. ›
Beginner mountain bike ride: Sunday, 9 a.m., Cloudland Canyon State Park; ages 13 to adult, bikes available for rental from visitor center, helmets required, $10-$15. Call 706-657-4050. ›
Rapid Learning whitewater kayaking practice: Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., Hulsey Wellness Center, Southern Adventist University; family-friendly for ages 8-up; first-timers free (except for $2 pool fee), equipment provided, reservations not required; yearly membership $75, family membership $125. Email info@ outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888. ›
Interscholastic Climbing League: Dec. 2, High Point Riverside; Dec. 9, Tennessee Bouldering Authority; second & third of six meets for grades 6-12 for 2017-18 season. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga at info@outdoorchattanooga. com or 643-6888. ›
Wauhatchie Trail Race: Dec. 16 from Reflection Riding; hilly 6.7-mile course handicapped by age & gender, starting from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; race-day registration begins at 8:30 ($15); Golden Antlers awarded to overall champion & top two-person family team; participants encouraged to bring recycled items, running-related or not, for prize table. Pre-register through midnight Dec. 14 at racectc.org; see www.chattanoogatrackclub.org. ›
Wild Trails 200 Mile Club: Encourages improved fitness; cover 200 miles in three months under one’s own power, whether by running, biking, swimming, paddling, walking or other aerobic activities. Anyone interested can start at any time by registering at wildtrails.org/200-mileclub and recording his or her progress there. Getting to 200 makes one a member, and the membership card secures discounts at a variety of places. Club activities include a campout, barbecue and 15k/5k trail races every three months at Lula Lake Land Trust.