Rigor mortis is defined by the New Oxford American Dictionary as “medicine suffering of the joints and muscles of a body a few hours after death, usually lasting from one to four days.”

Back in the 1970s, the transfer of stripers from Atlantic Ocean tributaries where they thrived to places like Georgia’s Oostanaula and Etowah rivers brought lots of concerns.

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Roll a kayak. “In a kayak, when you turn upside down and you are under water, you can right yourself using a hip snap and your paddle. Some people call it an Eskimo roll.”

It begins on the Cumberland Plateau, near the town of Sewanee. On a topographic map you will see several mini-canyons in the mountains, all reaching like fingers into a rich valley running south through the Sherwood Community.

Let’s face it. Wintertime gives us too many excuses to stay indoors. Warmth, good food, good drinks, good football games, reruns of “Monk” — all of these conspire to get us to shun the chilly outdoors.

CARTERS — Striper fishing remains very and has brought fishing to a standstill, good, according to Buddy Callahan at Bart’s according to Eugene Lankford at Hiwassee Bait Shop.

Eleven-year-old Logan Mitchell of Harrison caught this 40-pound blue catfish in July on Chickamauga Lake using cut chicken 17 feet deep

The first-ever Lookout Mountain 100k takes place this weekend, beginning and ending at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain. The race is the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history, according to Mark McKnight, marketing director for Rock/ Creek.

Whether you want to stuff you’re feet into some comfy wool socks or you’re looking for some drool-worthy stocking stuffers, this gift guide for the outdoor enthusiast should have you covered regardless of your budget.

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