 RiverRocks at IMAX ~ October 1-10, 2010
Chattanooga’s NEW outdoor festival! Celebrate the area’s natural resources by getting out and getting active. More than 90 outdoor events, by air, land and water, are on the RiverRocks schedule of events. Whether you have a passion for paddling or pedaling, love ropes and rocks or would rather hand glide or hike, this festival is for you. High level competition, as well as gentle thrills for casual participants of all ages, await you at RiverRocks. In addition to measured performance, the festival features entertainment, live music, hot air balloons, river cruises and an IMAX Film Festival. And after all of the fun, RiverRocks will distribute half of the proceeds collected during the event to area land trusts and conservancies.
| RiverRocks ~ IMAX Adventure Film Festival ~ October 1-14, 2010 Thrill seekers will feel an adrenaline
rush at IMAX when the Great Adventure Film Festival hits the giant
screen October 1st - 14th. Five heart-pounding films will
take guests on virtual trips from the highest point on Earth to the
deepest and most amazing caves on the planet and rocketing across space
with NASA astronauts to the most distant points of the known universe.
Audiences will also have an opportunity to go sky-surfing or join a team
on a splashy whitewater ride down the wild Colorado River.
Special Adventure Film Festival pricing allows everyone to enjoy all
five films at their leisure - Adventures in Wild California, Everest,
Journey Into Amazing Caves, Grand Canyon Adventure 3D and Hubble 3D - all 5
for just $20! Each ticket sold is good for any film, any time, October 1-14.
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View Trailer | | Adventures in Wild California 2D
Discover the sensations of snowboarding down a steep, icy mountain face, sky surfing on thermals above the clouds and surfing a giant wave in this heart-pounding trip to some of California’s most scenic locations.
Fri. & Sat. 3 pm & 8 pm
Sun. - Thur. 3 pm | | 
View Trailer | | Journey Into Amazing Caves 2D
Travel deep below the Earth’s surface to explore stunning underground landscapes found on a cliff near the Grand Canyon, within a glacier in Greenland and hidden beneath the lush rainforests of Mexico.
Fri. & Sat. 4 pm & 9 pm
Sun. - Thur. 4 pm | | 
View Trailer | | Everest 2D
Are you bold enough to climb across creaking icefalls and gaping chasms on your way to the highest point on Earth? Then join a team of mountaineers as they struggle to summit Mt. Everest only to end up on a harrowing rescue in the mountain’s danger zone.
Fri. & Sat. 2 pm & 7 pm
Sun. - Thur. 2 pm | | 
View Trailer | | Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
Join a team of explorers on a thrilling white-water adventure through the majestic Grand Canyon. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for freshwater resources like the wild Colorado River.
Fri. & Sat. 12 noon & 5 pm
Sun. - Thur. 12 noon & 5 pm | | 
View Trailer | | Hubble 3D
Experience a shuttle launch and go space walking with NASA astronauts. Then rocket across the distant reaches of the known universe to explore 3D imagery of planets, galaxies and stars.
Fri. & Sat. 11 am, 1 pm & 6 pm
Sun. - Thur. 11 am, 1 pm & 6 pm | RiverRocks ~ River Gorge Explorer | “Part thrill ride, part scenic tour.” – Rob Lovitt, MSNBC
 October is the perfect time to take a cruise into Tennessee’s Grand Canyon aboard this high-speed catamaran. The River Gorge Explorer skims the water at speeds up to 50 mph to transport passengers from downtown Chattanooga into “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon”, the Tennessee River Gorge. This United Nations Biosphere Reserve contains more bio-diversity than any other temperate zone in the world. The Autumn colors are spectacular, cascading from the mountain tops to the water’s edge along the length of the 26 mile Gorge. Each 2-hour adventure is led by an Aquarium naturalist who points out wildlife and historic points of interest along the way. Passengers aboard the River Gorge Explorer enjoy the view from oversized windows during high-speed portions of each excursion and a topside observation deck while cruising in the heart of the Gorge. 3-hour cocktail sunset cruises also available. <Watch video>
The Tennessee Aquarium has been helping the Tennessee River Gorge Trust preserve land in the Gorge for more than a decade. Money collected from the coin drop in the Aquarium’s River Journey building has added up to more than $270,000 since the coin drop was installed on Earth Day in 1996. “We are pleased to help the Tennessee River Gorge Trust protect vital habitat in Chattanooga’s backyard,” said Charlie Arant, Tennessee Aquarium president and CEO. “The River Gorge Explorer gives our visitors an excellent opportunity to explore and learn about this scenic treasure.”
While the Aquarium continues helping to spare important habitat in the Gorge from change, new support generated by RiverRocks festival proceeds will also be beneficial. Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Jacobi explains how outdoor recreation can lead to conservation. <Watch video> Meet Joe Jacobi and other outdoor experts at the Tennessee Aquarium during RiverRocks.
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RiverRocks ~ Tennessee Aquarium
| | These special adventure presentations are offered FREE with Aquarium admission Oct. 1 -10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Tennessee Aquarium River Journey Auditorium. Reservations are not required. | | Oct. 1 | Fri. | Cory Nature Photography – Tips for Great Outdoor Photography | | Oct. 2 | Sat. | “Heart of Stone” – A Climbing Film by Andrew Kornylak and Rock/Creek | | Oct. 3 | Sun. | Beginning Trail Running Videos with Rock/Creek with A Talk & Clinic | | Oct. 4 | Mon. | Paddling with Joe Jacobi, Kayaking Olympic Gold Medalist | | Oct. 5 | Tues. | Trail Racing Videos with Rock/Creek | | Oct. 6 | Wed. | Cory Nature Photography - Tips for Great Photo Opportunities in the Aquarium | | Oct. 7 | Thur. | “Call of the River” – A Canoeing Film by Kent Ford - www.thecallofhteriver.com
| | Oct. 8 | Fri. | The Beta: Videos from the Triple Crown Bouldering Series with Rock/Creek | | Oct. 9 | Sat. | “Heart of Stone” – A Climbing Film by Andrew Kornylak and Rock/Creek | | Oct. 10 | Sun. | “Call of the River” – A Canoeing Film by Kent Ford - www.thecalloftheriver.com | Check out our events section for Tennessee Aquarium RiverRocks outdoor adventures.
| | | | |  | Rock/Creek StumpJump Featured Speaker
Friday, October 1,
2010 in Coolidge Park | |