Step outside, NOOGA — the health benefits and views are more than worth it.
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With warmer days ahead, it’s time to put some spring in your step and hit the trails.
Taking a hike is a great way to stay active. There are so many benefits to regularly walking, like maintaining a healthy weight, improving balance, strengthening bones and muscles, and more.
Plus, exercising outdoors is a natural way to increase vitamin D with sunlight. Did you know? Just 20 minutes outside each day can improve mood and increase vitamin D.
Difficulty: Easy This beginner-friendly, wheelchair-accessible trail features boardwalks and pavement for cyclists and walkers — and it’s pet-friendly.
Difficulty: Hard Bring your four-legged friend for a workout on this trail which features a 2-mile “boulder field” climb that’s sure to give you a good workout.
Drawing Meditation | Wednesday, April 3 | 6-8 p.m. | $44.52 | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Ste. 108 | Learn drawing exercises to incorporate into your wellness routine.
Active
Open Gate Day | Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | $16-40 | Lula Lake’s Core Preserve will be open for public hiking — reservations required + space is limited.
Community
Erlanger Foundation Believe Bash | Saturday, April 13 | Chattanooga Area Convention Center in Downtown Chattanooga | The eighth annual black-tie gala will showcase a theme of Paris: The City of Lights, where guests will enjoy a glamorous evening of celebration while raising funds to support the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
Family
Children’s Hospital Erlanger Safe Kids at the Zoo | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | Free with zoo admission | Kids will learn how to stay safe on the road, at home, and at play with a full day of family activities — snag tickets online for a $2 discount.
Sports
Strike Out Stroke at Chattanooga Lookouts | Friday, May 24 | 7:15 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m)|$8-11 per ticket| Lookouts Stadium, 201 Power Alley | A stroke survivor will throw the first pitch in this partnership between Erlanger and the Lookouts to help educate the community and Strike-Out-Stroke.
Health
Summer Outreach Safety Fest (SOS Fest) | Saturday, June 1 | 3-6 p.m.| Washington Hill’s Community Center, 4628 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga| Free | The community is invited to learn health + safety tips from local health experts and first responders.
Did you know? Your body can quickly become dehydrated, even before you realize you’re thirsty — so make sure to stay hydrated before, during, and after your hike. Check out three more helpful tips for outdoor workouts.
Family
The Erlanger Sports Medicine team physicians are offering pre-participation sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year on Saturday, April 20 and Saturday, May 11 with no appointment necessary. Get the details.
If you find yourself falling victim to the midday slump, you’re not alone. Before you reach for that second cup of coffee, you may want to opt for one of these five brain-boosting snacks.
Community
As the region’s essential healthcare system, Erlanger touches lives every year. When you give the gift of a donation, it’s also an investment in your health and the health of your family, friends, and neighbors. Learn more.
