Big Bone Lick

Here is part of a report (edited for clarity) by Shannon of her paddling trip down Big Bone Creek on May 15, 2010:

We put the kayak in the water somewhere along the southwest edge of Big Bone Lick State Park (off Boat Dock Road) at about 12:30 p.m.  Almost immediately we had to get out for the first of a half-dozen or so portages.  The last and worst portage was at the Bender Road bridge, as it was dammed up with debris from recent flooding.

If we were to do this again, we’d start at the Bender Road bridge, because after that, there were no obstructions, just a smooth lazy paddle with nice stretches of shade and sky.

We ended up at the boat ramp at Jane’s Saddlebag — what a GREAT place, with great food, and the proprietor, Nancy, is a fantastic lady.  The trip was about 4 miles, and it took us 2 hours, portages included.  Your mileage may vary.

Read Shannon’s full report at Paddling.net

Related posts:

1. Creek Stomping in Big Bone Creek
2. 2001 Storm at Big Bone Lick
3. Big Bone Lick: Fall Foliage Report Oct 5-9
4. Field Trips to Big Bone Lick
5. $2M Big Bone Lick Construction Project in Planning Phase

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