Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

Director of the Breathitt County Public Library and Heritage Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

New Year Arch (possibly Pounder Arch)

Posted on February 20, 2020 by sdbowling

Located just yards off the Sheltowee Trace on the left approximately 2.39 miles from the 192 Trailhead. It is easily located on your hike to Van Hook Gorge and Falls. I located this arch on New Year’s Day 2020 … Continue reading →

Questions from the Trail

Posted on January 14, 2020 by sdbowling

I had the honor of hiking with Section 1 of Alpha Team as they started the 2020 Sheltowee Trace Association Challenge on Saturday, January 11 and 12. It was a great hike with a mix of experienced and novice hikers … Continue reading →

2020 Sheltowee Challenge Hike 1

Posted on January 11, 2020 by sdbowling

Northern Terminus to Morehead Yep, I am at it again. The Sheltowee Trace has such a draw that I keep coming back. I decided to go to Morehead to support the hikers doing the 2020 Challenge. I loaded my pack … Continue reading →

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Hike 1- Northern Terminus to Morehead

Posted on January 1, 2020 by sdbowling

Sheltowee Trace Challenge 2019 Hike 1- Northern Terminus to Morehead Saturday, January 12, 2019 I was up early and headed to Morehead in the snow to hike the Sheltowee Trace. I left Jackson about 6:45 with the roads covered. The … Continue reading →

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2019 Hike 2- Morehead to Clear Creek

Posted on December 31, 2019 by sdbowling

Sheltowee Trace Challenge Hike 2 – Morehead to Clear Creek Trailhead The weather forecast was not kind. The enthusiasm exuded through the smiles of the weatherman on all of the Lexington news channels. The more they talked about it the … Continue reading →

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What is the Sheltowee Trace Challenge?

Posted on December 30, 2019 by sdbowling

A True Challenge to the Body and Mind By Stephen D. Bowling Through the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky runs a hidden gem. A footpath that leads from Rowan County, Kentucky, through miles of wonder to Burnt Mill Bridge … Continue reading →

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Only 437 To Go

Posted on July 11, 2016 by sdbowling

All this rain has had a rough effect on my arch and window hunting. I continue to work my way through a list of known or possible arches and windows in the Red River Gorge and surrounding areas. I have … Continue reading →

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Up the Stairs and Out the Window

Posted on June 18, 2016 by sdbowling

I have been very lazy in posting anything about my adventures in the Red River Gorge. Most of the work that I have been doing in the past few weeks was an effort to finish the “write-up” of my last … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking the Red River | Tagged Adena Arch, Adena Window, Cherokee Arch, Grand Ballroom, Hiking, Indian Arch, Indian Staircase, Red River Gorge | Leave a comment

Much Better Than Dreams

Posted on May 31, 2016 by sdbowling

A start to my second round of Appalachian Trail hiking. Continue reading →

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A Smell to Remember

Posted on January 20, 2016 by sdbowling

I am not sure how far that poor little mouse had to travel after I hit him, but he brought in the reinforcements. The signs posted near the summit warned me, but I did not really think too much about … Continue reading →

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