Audubon Acres

Audubon Acres is the 130-acre home sanctuary and headquarters of the Chattanooga Audubon Society, split down the middle by South Chickamauga Creek. About five miles of trails run on both sides of the creek, connected by a swinging bridge, through forest, wetland, meadow and hilltop habitat. History is part of the visit. The grounds hold the restored Spring Frog Cabin, the site of Little Owl Village and trees labeled for a Cherokee Arboretum, with names written in the Cherokee syllabary. The Visitor's Center has a gift shop and exhibits, including a timeline museum and a bird egg collection. According to its website, the creek is open seasonally for paddling, swimming and floating, picnic tables and a fire ring are available for groups, and pets are not allowed. The society, which its site says was formed in 1944, also runs field trips, group visits, camps and facility rentals here.