Our Purpose and Story
Many years ago, I was riding my bike around town as a mechanic for the local bike share system. As I was riding that warm spring day, I was thinking about what adventures the weekend would bring to our family with my young son in tow and how I longed for some form of “easy button,” or a resource for suggestions. Chattanooga is such an outdoorsy town, surely there must be some form of guide on what to do, where to go, and how to have an safe, fun outdoor adventure with a kid, right?
After weeks of research came up shorthanded, Adventure Field Guides for Kids was born.
Our mission is to inspire children and their families to explore new areas, recreate outside safely and confidently, while learning new skills and respecting nature. We take the guesswork out of having a family oriented adventure in the great outdoors. These guides provide tips on skills, equipment, and locations for activity-specific adventures.
Kat Volzer
Author/Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Kat Volzer grew up adventuring and exploring in Middle Tennessee. An avid mountain biker, camper, and outdoor enthusiast since middle school, Kat has lived in the Chattanooga area with her family since 2016. She holds a B.A. from Coker College with a double major in English and Communication and an M.S. in Public Relations from Boston University. Kat is a League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor (LCI) and a Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBIA Level 1) with certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR. She operates Tennessee’s largest bicycle safety education program with over 100 programs and 4,000 participants annually.
Genevieve Fisher
Illustrator
Genevieve Fisher is a full time student majoring in Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is a part time bike mechanic and enjoys drawing and commissioning artwork in her spare time.
