News Release

A Canoe Tour on Lookout Creek - May 2018

Date: May 10, 2018
Contact: Kim Coons, 423-867-6940 x139

Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct a FREE, 2.5 hour, family friendly canoe tour with a ranger on Friday, May 25, at 9 am. The Friends of Moccasin Bend and the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga will sponsor an event where visitors will paddle the quiet waters of Lookout Creek and learn about the rich Civil War and American Indian history associated with Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend.  The following reservation and paddler requirements must be met prior to tour participation.  
 
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Directions to the launch site will be given with a reservation confirmation. National Park Service signs will also be placed at certain locations to assist participants in finding the launch location.  To make a reservation, contact Outdoor Chattanooga at [e-mail] or at 423-643-6888.

PADDLER REQUIREMENTS
At least one "adult" (18+) must be in each boat.
Children must be at least 6 years old.
Participants must know how to swim.

Outdoor Chattanooga and the National Park Service reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time at their discretion, due to weather or water conditions. Participants will be notified as soon as possible if there is a cancellation with a rain date of June 1. If you must cancel your reservation for any reason, please try to do so with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Please call between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday to cancel a reservation.