Choosing the right tent can make or break your adventure — and in some cases the proper selection is a matter of safety. It’s hard to know if you are choosing something that will have the same appeal several days into a trip. Selecting your new “home away from home” can seem overwhelming with so […]
Rock/Creek Opens New Location in Franklin, TN
If you haven’t heard the news, Rock/Creek is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest store location in the Cool Springs Galleria of Franklin, TN on August 15, 2016! For nearly 30 years, Rock/Creek has proudly served myriad outdoor enthusiasts in the greater Chattanooga area, and they’re beyond excited to expand a little […]
Chattanooga Climbing Scene on the Rise
For almost 30 years, Rock/Creek has called Chattanooga home. If you love the outdoors, it’s not hard to see why. From world-class climbing to world-famous eats and drinks, Chattanooga, TN earns the “Best Towns” title over and over: “The secret is out: Chattanooga is one of the best places in the country for outdoor adventurers to live. […]
Camping and Hiking with Kids
Camping and hiking with our kids has been a part of our family fabric since day one. Kids love to play outside given the opportunity. They have a natural sense of curiosity and wonder. They can make a stick into a sword or magic wand. A downed tree or large rock can become a fort. […]
How to Have 9 Incredible Days in Utah
With open blue skies, famous red rocks, and even more famous natural arches, Utah is an absolute must-visit for any adventure-minded traveler. Not only is it home to 5 stunning national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion—but it also has 5 national forests, over 40 state parks, and a whopping 23 million acres […]
Rock/Creek Outfitters
Dawson Wheeler, co-owner of Rock/Creek Outfitters in Chattanooga, TN, straddles the line between “the old guard” and “forefather of the modern outdoor industry.” Wheeler started his professional life when computers were still a novelty. Now Rock/Creek has four locations in Chattanooga, a store each in Benton and Cleveland, TN, and another being built in Nashville (to open […]