On the right day, just a few minutes outside during a Chattanooga summer can make a person feel like they’re in a sauna. So it should come as no surprise that some Chattanoogans prefer the colder temperatures of winter, free from the heat and humidity that run rampant ‘round these parts. For these outdoorsy folks at Christmas, the Scenic City really is a winter wonderland. Read the full story with the link in our bio. Photo 1–3: Staff photos by Matt Hamilton / Randy Hale paddles his canoe down the Tennessee River. Photo 4: Contributed photo / Renaud Courbiere, front, with members of the Chattanooga Hiking Club during one of their holiday hikes. Photos 5&6: Contributed photos / Hikers from the Chattanooga Hiking Club on their annual hike for the holidays. Photos 7&8: Contributed photos / Nasera Souidi-Johnson and friends on New Years Day, during their run along the W Road #outside #holidays #chattanooga #tennessee #canoe