Chattanooga
Travel Blogs from Chattanooga, United States
Pardon me boy, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?
... a massive bounty of fresh smelling clothes. Only one casualty – one of Elwood’s ‘guns n roses’ tees had gone mouldy so ended up in the bin. Other than that, it's all good. Chattanooga will see us at our finest ...
The Overview
This Trip will go along picturesque and lightly-traveled State Highway 58, showing off Tennessee's farmlands and gently rolling hills to absolute best advantage. Don't go this way when you're in a hurry, make sure you start with a pleasant mood so you ...
I'm on US Soil!
Hello All, I just wanted to let you know that I possibly have the worst luck when it comes to airports. Unfortunately, my flights and plans got completely demolished---and I will tell you about them soon. Basically, after being up for almost ...
Trip to the Tennessee Mountains
... , During our time here in the South, we have planned some trips to visit Tuscaloosa's surrounding areas recently including Chattanooga, TN and St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama. On the first weekend of October, Jake and I made the ...
I'll Be Back!
Wow that Trip was awesome! I wonder why I haven't explored that area very much before? One thing for sure, I'll be going back again and again. And the names! Bell Buckle. Wartrace. So interesting and unique. Which came first, you think, the Poet ...
Church Camp
I went to Chattanooga, Tennessee several times for Church Camp with First Baptist Church of South Point. We would stay in dorm rooms of a local university while the students were home on summer break. There was preaching and athletic competitions. We ...
Can you afford to board?
... cars that are used as guest rooms. Next up, I traveled to Lookout Mountain. An interesting thing I learned: apparently "Chattanooga" is the local native word meaning large rock that comes to a point. So, Lookout Mountain is, in effect, ...
Sky Harbor Bavarian Inn
For more information about this hotel go to http://www.skyharborbavarianinn.com/chattanooga_hotel.php I have to admit it, there are two good places to stay in Chattanooga. BUT, if given a choice, this is the first place I will stay at. ...
The Wrapup
Back home again, pop in the tape and revisit. Make some notes. It really was a Great trip, so much history, so pretty, yeah. And all so close to ...
The Ridge and Valleys Route
... a fact to remember when you are considering "open hours" of places you want to visit. Beginning on the new Corridor J in Chattanooga, travel north, crossing the waters of Soddy Creek and hugging the eastern side of the Ridge and the western side of the ...
Day 2
2010 U.S. Road Trip – Day 2 - 6/20/2010 – Chattanooga, TN We departed the campground just a little after 8:00 a.m. We traveled on route 64 through the Cherokee National forest en route to Chattanooga, TN. On our way we saw several groups ...
I Miss My JK
So, I think I'm finally over my post-election hangover. I now will move forward with a new initiative to ignore politics altogether for the next four years. I will simply avoid thinking or reading about anything that has to do with the American political ...
ITINERARY UPDATE!-M'home MILES TO DATE: 4530
The photo album attached to this entry is the result of a special request from Rose's old family friend, Judy (Daines). While reminiscing about our childhood family camping trips with our church, where Judy's family had a small travel trailer, and ...
great day
... , Fl and has not seen her daughter for many months. We had a meeting with the board of directors with the Blood Assurance in Chattanooga. I was very impressed by this blood center. It is twice as big as Indiana Blood Center- I am almost embarrassing my ...
The Tapes
Back home, unwind, read my notes, and pop in the video tapes. Then study the map for the next ...
Meet the Amigos
Let me introduce the guys making this trip with me. Terry Walker was the first to commit and dream about this trip every bit as much as me. I met Terry on my most favorite road in America--the Cherohala Parkway that spans from Tellico Plains, TN to ...
The Whole Thing Sounds Relaxing
Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey and Tennessee Walking Horses -- famous around the world and uniquely situated in middle Tennessee, the background for this Trip. The pure cave-spring water is the reason the distilleries are here; the rolling hills are perfect ...
Chattanooga
... an excellent park and ride scheme which uses free electric shuttle buses for tourists and residents alike. We visited the Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for details on local places to visit and also to ask for advice on where ...
Chattanooga Choo Choo
... only six of us in the theatre. Of course we left Kentucky this morning in minus 16 degree temperatures. Thankfully in Chattanooga we saw it reach 2 degrees - our first above freezing temperatures this trip! But the locals are complaining. Finally any ...
Highs and Lows
I'm still smiling about my trip. So many beautiful spots to see, so many interesting legends and stories to hear. Maybe I want my ashes scattered on Lookout Mountain, eh? I know I won't be doing any of that high-stepping stuff like the hang-gliders do ...
Caverns, trains, and more trains
... , ranging from Z to 1, and Cliff was more than happy to chat to Mike and watch the trains! Eventually we headed back to Chattanooga. Alongside the road several freight trains had stopped, and at one point we had to turn around and go back, just to ...
Even more trains!
... to watch while waiting for our ride. As it's still the winter season we just had a short ride to East Chattanooga, watched the engine being turned on the turntable, and visited the workshop before returning to Grand Junction. Cliff rode back ...
Tennessee, USA - 05
... can buy a barrel of Jacks for about A$18000!!! - Visited Rock City and Ruby Falls near Lookout Mountain close to Chattanooga. Rock city is a large private garden constructed through a series of rocks and cliff giving stunning views across 5 states from ...
OMG TWO IN ONE DAY?! I'M UH-MAY-ZING!! :]]
... . And after the freakin' green buliding [i lied. im not done. XD] we drove down to where we are now; Chattanooga Tennessee. And tomorrow we're off to Atlanta!! :]] See you all there!! --Kali PS: FREAKIN' GREEN!! WHO PAINTS BUILDINGS ...
Anticipation Mountain
... two state's parks, and a national preserve. Just how big is this mountain anyhow? It stretches 83 miles in a southwesterly direction from Chattanooga, rising to a highest point of 2,393 feet. Its broad top ranges from a mile in width to almost ten. The ...
Heading East again
Yesterday we moved East again, to Chattanooga, and changed back into Eastern Standard time, so lost an hour. We plan to stay here for the next week as there seems to be quite a bit to see in the area. Today we had to go to the FedEx office in ...
