Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is one of 25 national parks selected to receive a 2016 Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. This grant will be used to encourage first-time visitors to “Find their Park” in their own backyard.

“Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park hosts active recreational opportunities to bike, kayak, canoe and hike while learning about the park’s history and resources,” said Kim Coons, chief of interpretation and resource education. “We look forward to strengthening our partnership with a local nonprofit, Glass House Collective. Together we plan to provide support for an urban, underserved neighborhood in East Chattanooga to discover our parks.”

“Sherman Reservation, a 50-acre public attraction, is located at the north end of a community that is undergoing revitalization. Thanks to our Active Trails program, we’re also able to interact with Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in a much more intensive way in order to make it easier for people of all backgrounds to participate. Our residents will discover how they can actively enjoy our national parks in ways that speak to their unique interests,” said Teal Thibaud, executive director of Glass House Collective.

(Walker County Messenger)