The Park's Orchard Knob Reservation in Chattanooga, Tennessee is closed to the public for visitor safety through August 6, 2010, as its largest monuments undergo what Park Cultural Resources Manager Jim Szyjkowski calls a "hundred year face lift." Orchard Knob, as well as Cravens House on Lookout Mountain, is getting attention this summer thanks to a one-time funding windfall. The Friends of the Park applaud the restoration efforts at both Park sites, but say that the 120 year-old National Park's $10-20 million restoration backlog shouldn't have to rely on occasional special funding and deserves a longer-term solution.  read more (813 words)

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites children to a FREE Civil War Summer Day Camp at Chickamauga Battlefield on July 19, 20 and 21 from 9 AM until 1 PM. (Lunch is not included in registration.) The camp is designed for grades 4-8 and registration is limited to 50. Deadline for signing up is July 2.  read more (97 words)

Blood Assurance of Chattanooga and Friends of the Park are teaming up to bring the region a classic, all-American night out, with the second annual National Park Night with the Lookouts scheduled for Monday, June 7 at AT&T Field in downtown Chattanooga. Advance tickets are still available and will remain available through June 6. 100% of $4 tickets purchased in advance from Friends of the Park or one of its outlets benefits the important preservation, restoration and education work of the Friends at Chickamauga & Chattanooga.


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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is pleased to announce the waiver of entrance fees at beautiful Point Park on top of Lookout Mountain on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010. The Park will offer special programming both days.  read more (271 words)

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a special guided tour at Chickamauga Battlefield on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. Park Ranger Anton Heinlein will conduct a 90-minute tour featuring fallen leaders of the 1863 Battle of Chickamauga. Participants should meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m.   read more (94 words)

Summer brings all kinds of ways to experience your National Park! Take a look at all the tours and programs on the schedule at Chickamauga & Chattanooga. Some are offered daily, and others are one of a kind. Get out there and have fun while learning the stories memorialized at Chickamauga Battlefield, Lookout Mountain Battlefield and Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Don't forget that the stories also extend to the Park's Missionary Ridge, Orchard Knob and Signal Point units, where you can explore on your own. There's something for everyone this summer at Chickamauga & Chattanooga!   read more (2,008 words)

Experiencing Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park by bicycle is easier than ever before this summer, thanks to FREE organized rides co-sponsored by the Park and Outdoor Chattanooga. Riders can bring their own bikes or reserve bikes from the Outdoor Chattanooga Mobile Bike Fleet for monthly rides at Chickamauga Battlefield and/or the Park's newest unit at Moccasin Bend. Reserve a bike by calling the Park at (423) 752-5213 or Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888. The Bike Fleet is available courtesy of Friends of the Park and Chattanooga Bicycle Club.  read more (329 words)

Blood Assurance of Chattanooga and Friends of the Park are teaming up to bring the region a classic, all-American night out, with the second annual National Park Night with the Lookouts scheduled for Monday, June 7 at AT&T Field in downtown Chattanooga. Pre-game activities start at 5:30. The Lookouts face off against the Carolina Mudcats at 7:15 PM. 100% of $4 tickets purchased in advance from Friends of the Park or one of its outlets benefits the important preservation, restoration and education work of the Friends at Chickamauga & Chattanooga.  read more (305 words)

Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association (TCWPA) announces its 2010 Three Star Battlefield tour. This year's tour will be at the Triune earthworks in Middle Tennessee on Saturday, May 1. Historian Fred Prouty will lead a hike to some of the most intact and extensive Civil War earthworks in the country.
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