Be Out There! Explore the wonders of nature with your little ones on a guided backyard safari. Join us for a naturalist-led adventure at Patten Park, a beautiful natural trail along a creek on Signal Mountain. This two-mile loop crosses Shoal Creek three times, once even across a swinging bridge!

Meet at Patten Park on Signal Mountain. Bring your own snack or lunch and a drink. Parents and young children, limited to the first six families because of parking constraints.

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RiverRocks is a fun-filled, family-friendly, environmentally-conscious event that celebrates the Tennessee Valley’s incomparable natural resources, the health benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle and Chattanooga’s commitment to environmental stewardship and land conservation.

Events and activities include rock climbing, trail running, kayaking, rowing, cycling, off-road biking, hiking and hang gliding for both expert and novice competitors as well as casual participants of all ages. The 10-day event will also feature entertainment such as live music, hot air balloons, river cruises and more. RiverRocks celebrates the majesty of the area’s mountains, rivers and forests by holding many of the festival’s events in some of the Tennessee Valley’s unsurpassed parks and conservancies. These natural resources inspire the kind of outdoor activities that promote healthy lifestyles.