World-renowned for outdoor activities.

From greenways to single-track, the region offers biking opportunities to people of all ages and skills. Cycling connections continue to expand through multi-use trail systems that link several towns in the region together.

Whether car camping with your family or backpacking through the backcountry, the greater Chattanooga region offers several state parks with amenities, as well as long-distance trail routes.

From easygoing blueways to Olympic-level whitewater rafting, the greater Chattanooga region offers plentiful ways to dip your toes in the water.

Climb to great heights on the sandstone crags that make this region famous. You’ll find great bouldering and technical routes among picturesque backdrops across the tri-state.

For those that like to go down under, the region boasts internationally known caving. In fact, Jackson County, Alabama has more caves per square mile than anywhere else in America, two of which have been featured in National Geographic.

Wildlife lovers, rejoice! This tri-state region is a biodiversity hotspot for native species on land and in the water. Enjoy bird watching on the north Alabama birding trail, or snorkel with native fish in Georgia’s Conasauga River. As for home gardening, this region has a culture of embracing natives, so you’ll find plenty of resources to support our incredible ecosystems in your own backyard.