Big Bone Lick

After enjoying a Mother’s Day buffet with Mom, how about working off those calories with a short hike? 

Join local botanist Matt Maley and the park naturalists on a short walk in Big Bone Lick State Park to see and learn about the many beautiful spring wildflowers that bloom in the park.  The Wildflower Walk will take place on Sunday, May 9 from 11:00 AM to about 1 PM.

For more information, call 859-384-3522 or email park naturalist Todd Young at todd.young@ky.gov.

Catfish Country is hosting a fishing tournament at Big Bone Lick State Park on Saturday, May 1 from 4 PM to 10 PM.  There will be another tournament at Big Bone on August 21.

About Catfish Country:  “In the early 1990s, a group of fisherman with a passion for the sport of catfishing decided to start holding regular fishing tournaments amongst friends.  Over the years the friendship circle grew, and as a result, our tournaments continued to grow as we met more catfish enthusiasts.  In 2003 we adopted the name Catfish Country as a club name.  It is amazing how much this sport has grown, and we have met not only great fisherman, but great individuals as well.  We look forward to a great year of fishing and friendship.”  (source)

The date and time may vary depending on weather.  In the event of inclement weather, check with Scott Wilson (859-321-6020) for cancellation.

Kentucky Pondhoppers Bass Club is holding a fishing tournament from March 27 through August 28.  Fish with partner or alone.  Boats must be 14 feet or shorter, and motors must be 15 hp or lower.  There is a $50 fee per boat membership to the Bass Club, and $30 fee per boat per tournament. 

Division III will be held on Guist Creek, Bullock Pen, Elmer Davis, Boltz, and Big Bone Lick Creek.

Contact Paul Hanley at 502-845-5391 for more information.

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Sierra Club Northern Kentucky (NKY) is meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2010 to perform trail service at Big Bone Lick State Park on five miles of mostly wooded hilly trails, including two blazed by the NKY group.  This is one of several service outings scheduled throughout the year.

This outing will include routine trail repairs and upkeep, especially weed-whipping and bush and branch trimming.  The work crew will depart from the meeting location 15-20 minutes after the scheduled start.  So don’t come late unless you know where they will be working.

Be sure to wear weather-appropriate work clothing, shoes with good treads, and work gloves.  Bring your own liquids and trail snacks, as desired.  Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Rating: easy to moderate, suitable for beginners, sometimes including labor in cool, damp, hot or humid conditions.

For more information, contact John F. Robbins by email or phone at 859-363-0376.

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The Boone-Union Masonic Lodge is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Big Bone Lick State Park starting at noon on Saturday, April 3, 2010.  Over 2,000 eggs will be hidden for children ages 3-11 to find.

Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs have been presenting historical, cultural and architectural tours for over 20 years.  Each month, Heritage Programs offer scheduled tours of unique sites of local or regional interest.  All tours include lunch unless specified.

On Friday, June 4, from 9 am to 3:30 pm, Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs will tour Big Bone Lick State Park.  Cost is $70 for members, $75 for non-members.  The registration deadline is May 28.  Here is a description of the tour:

President Thomas Jefferson asked explorers Lewis and Clark to bring back animal remains from Big Bone Lick, now considered the “Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology.”  Dr. Glenn Storrs, Withrow Farney curator of vertebrate paleontology, leads us through the trails of the Kentucky State Park while interpreting the Ice Age events that have preserved the fossilized remains of mastodons, wooly mammoths and ground sloths.  This tour involves long periods of standing and hiking up hills and through woods on uneven and wet trails, so please dress accordingly.

To register for a tour, call (513) 287-7031.  Please note that payment must be received at the time of booking.  For more information about the Heritage Program Tours, send an e-mail to: heritageprograms@cincymuseum.org.

 Tri-State Shadow Chasers is a non-profit group of paranormal investigators from the Northern Kentucky area founded by Eddie Parks in 2008.  They use scientific methods to investigate ghost and other paranormal activities, collecting evidence, taking photos, and capturing EVP (electronic voice phenomena), which are strange voices that cannot be heard by the human ear but are picked up with digital recorders.

Tri-State Shadow Chasers has teamed up with the park recreation staff for live Ghost Hunts at Big Bone Lick State Park.  These Ghost Hunts are open to the public.  You will learn about and use the various instruments employed during paranormal investigations.  Authentic equipment will be on hand for anyone to use.  You will explore several areas of the park, including the recently renovated 1888 Big Bone Methodist church, Nature Center, Visitor’s Center, the old office building, and several outdoor locations.  The next Ghost Hunt starts Saturday March 20th at 8:00pm.

Following are the Tri-State Shadow Chasers’ results of previous Ghost Hunts at Big Bone:

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The park recreation staff is teaming up with Tristate Shadowchasers to take you on a live Ghost Hunt at Big Bone Lick State Park.  During the Ghost Hunt, you will learn about and use the various instruments employed during paranormal investigations.  Authentic equipment will be on hand for anyone to use.

We will explore several areas of the park during our investigation, including the recently renovated 1888 Big Bone Methodist church, Nature Center, Visitor’s Center, the old office building, and several outdoor locations.

The investigation will start Saturday evening March 20th at 8:00pm.  Everyone will meet at the Nature Center.  To get to the Nature Center, take the second right after entering the park.  The Nature and History Museum is the building right after the Visitor’s Center.

The investigation will last until 3:00 am.  You are able to leave at any time and do not have to stay until the end.  After the Ghost Hunt, Tristate Shadowchasers will review the evidence collected during the hunt.  If any paranormal evidence was captured, a time will be set up for every one to come view the evidence.

Some helpful items to bring to the Ghost Hunt:

• Warm clothing
• Snack, food, and drink
• Digital camera
• Small flashlight
• Any equipment that you have and want to use

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.

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.