I am most passionate about travelling with my beautiful wife Shana Patten. Recently we traveled to California. We visited the Monterey coast and Yosemite. The sights were amazing! The sights that I saw in California remind me of the beautiful sights here in Chattanooga TN. These sights are only twenty minutes away or less! I love to hike the local trails any chance I get. The Rainbow Falls trail on Signal Mtn is a favorite of mine that I visit frequently. South Cumberland State Park on Monteagle Mountain has magnificent trails. I take these hikes with my sister, and her knowledge of nature make the trails literally come to life. I have one of the prettiest pieces of property listed on the "Mowbray Mountain" portion on Walden's Ridge. It is 44 acres that joins the Cumberland Trail Park. I love to visit and show it. There are lots of interesting websites about these local parks and conservation efforts. Go to www.trgt.org it is one of my favorite sites about the Tennessee River Gorge. This site has a wonderful slide show about the gorge on YouTube called the “Tennessee River Gorge Anniversary.” Video Link
20 minutes to everything outdoors! Greenway Farms great trails for running, walking, and hiking. Greenway also has put in for kayaks and canoes. Also great hiking opportunities….. try The Chickamauga Battlefield, Cloudland Canyon, or Reflection Riding. For more information on the great outdoors of Chattanooga and the surrounding areas go to http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/#. This site has directions, tons of activities, and even difficulty levels. Check it out and get outdoors!