Archive for January, 2010

2010 Events at Big Bone Lick State Park

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Following is a summary of events at Big Bone Lick State Park for the remainder of 2010.  See the official Big Bone Lick website for event details and updates.

Date Event Description
March 20-21, 10pm-4am Big Bone Ghost Hunt Night of investigating ghosts
May 8-9, 10pm-4am Big Bone Ghost Hunt Night of investigating ghosts
May 31, Noon-2:30pm Atlatl Demonstration Learn and experience first-hand the grace and power of the spear and atlatl weapon
June 5-6 Free Fishing Weekend Free fishing, no license required, but all fishing regulations remain in effect
June 9-12 Pirate Week Pirate games, crafts, party, dinners, camping
July 3,
Noon-2:30pm
Creek Stomping Swim with the naturalist in Big Bone Creek to stay cool while learning about nature
July 14-17 Winter Festival Games and crafts, holiday decoration contest, for campers only
July 31,
Noon-2:30pm
Atlatl Demonstration Learn and experience first-hand the grace and power of the spear and atlatl weapon
August 7 Creek Stomping Swim with the naturalist in Big Bone Creek to stay cool while learning about nature
August 29,
Noon-2:30pm
Atlatl Demonstration Learn and experience first-hand the grace and power of the spear and atlatl weapon
September 10-12 Lick the Wild Full weekend of pre-historic based survival training taught from a “no modern tools” perspective: fire starting, water purification, making bone tools
September 18, 8:30am Bad to the Bone Duathlon Fifth annual run/bike duathlon with views of beautiful Kentucky scenery
October 3 Home Haunters Spooktacular Learn how to turn everyday items into spooky Halloween decorations
October
15-17
Salt Festival Festival with food, activities and demonstrations: flint-knapping, salt making, spear throwing, pioneer life, weaving, storytelling, music and more

Sierra Club Late Winter Hike at Big Bone Lick State Park

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Copyright © Sierra Club

The Northern Kentucky Sierra Club (NKY) is hosting a Winter Hike that covers all of the trails in Big Bone Lick State Park, including two trails blazed by the NKY Group in the past few years.  The hike is Saturday, February 27 from 9am-12pm EST.

This hike includes up to 5 miles of trails that climb and descend many hills.  Wear warm, weather-tolerant clothing, especially waterproof hiking shoes or boots with good treads.  Bring your own liquids and trail snacks, as desired.  A restroom is encountered midway on the hike.

RSVP to hike leader, John F. Robbins @ 859-363-0376 or johnfrobbins@insightbb.com by noon on Thursday, February 25, and include email and phone contact information.  Cost: $1 for Sierra Club members, $2 for non-members.

Rating: Easy to moderate, suitable for beginners.  Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Boone County Historical Society: Heirloom Seeds and Gardening

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Date: 1/21/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:30 PM

Description:

Come listen to Mark Lawhorn of Big Bone Gardens, a 6-acre garden and sales nursery across from Big Bone Lick State Park, speak on heirloom seeds and gardening at the Boone County Historical Society January meeting.

Library: Main Library    Map to Main Library
Location: Meeting Room A
Contact: Pat Yannarella
Contact Number: 859-342-2665 x8113