Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park  in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners providing the opportunity for a FREE 2.5-hour guided kayak tour of downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River.   This unique educational adventure offers a chance to explore downtown Chattanooga from the water, gaining a new perspective on its strategic significance during the Civil War.   Outdoor Chattanooga provides the on water instructional guides and equipment

Led by an interpretive National Park Ranger, you’ll receive an engaging historical narrative as Chattanooga, positioned along the Tennessee River, was a major transportation hub and vital railroad center, connecting the South to important supply lines. The river served as a natural highway for transporting troops, supplies, and equipment. Controlling Chattanooga meant controlling access to these critical resources.
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the program and is required as space is limited.  Additional trip information will be shared after registration.

PADDLER REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate for ages 16 and up.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
No experience is necessary.  Paddler weight maximum is up to 250 lbs.  Equipment and instruction provided.  Lifejackets provided and required.