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Craft Your Own Hiking Stick Experience in Bowling Green, Kentucky - Bowling Green

Craft Your Own Hiking Stick Experience in Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical fitness required; standing and light manual work involved

Overview

Discover the hands-on thrill of crafting your own hiking stick using local wood near Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This experience blends outdoor adventure with traditional craftsmanship to create a unique keepsake for your next trail.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Craft Your Own Hiking Stick

Earth Week Program | Tues 4/18/23 at 5:30pm

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About This Adventure

Embark on a hands-on adventure as you learn to craft your own hiking stick! From selecting the perfect branch to sanding and sealing it for durability, this unique experience equips you with a personalized tool for your future outdoor explorations. All materials are provided for your creative journey!

Learn how to craft, seal, and use your very own hiking stick for future adventures on our trails and beyond! We will go through all of the steps needed to craft your own hiking sticks: picking out your stick, sanding it down, and, lastly, applying a coat of lacquer to make sure it can withstand the elements! We will provide all of the supplies, so no need to bring anything extra!

Adventure Tips

Bring sturdy gloves

Protect your hands while shaping and sanding your hiking stick.

Wear close-toed shoes

Closed-toe footwear ensures safety from stray branches and tools.

Stay hydrated

Keep water handy during the crafting workshop to stay comfortable.

Plan for outdoor weather

Dress in layers suitable for the current season to stay comfortable throughout the experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Eastern box turtle

History

Lost River Cave is part of a complex karst system important to the region's ecological and cultural history.

Conservation

The workshop emphasizes sustainable wood harvesting and promotes respect for local ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Work gloves

Essential

Protects hands during shaping and handling rough wood.

Durable closed-toe shoes

Essential

Ensures foot safety around tools and wood debris.

Water bottle

Essential

Keeps you hydrated in the workshop.

Layered clothing

Essential

Allows adaptation to outdoor temperatures around Lost River Cave.