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What is the STA Challenge? – 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2025. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | 1 Comment

A few images from Hike Eight of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Eight- 2024

Posted on July 10, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at points of interest on Hike 8 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Bark Camp Creek, Catron Road, Cumberland Falls, Cumberland River, Dog Slaughter Falls, Gatliff Bridge, Hiking, Holly Bay, Laurel River Lake, McCreary County, Mouth Of Laurel, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Thunderstruck, Whitley County | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Seven- 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the seventh section hike for the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from Camp Wildcat Battlefield to the Highway 192 Trailhead. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged 49er Diner, Camp Barbour, Cane Creek, Daniel Boone, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hawk Creek, Hazel Patch, Highway 192, Hiking, Pine Creek Church, Pounder Branch, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Vanhook Falls, Wilderness Road | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Six- 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the sixth section hike for the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from S-Tree Road to Battle of Camp Wildcat Monument. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking the Red River, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Hiking, Horse Lick Creek, Jackson County, Laurel County, Rockcastle County, Rockcastle River, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Four – 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Kentucky River, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Balanced Rock, Contrary Creek, Cressmont, Greeley Kentucky, Heidelberg, Hiking, Lago Linda Resort, Lock and Dam #14, Mount Paran, Natural Bridge State Park, Pinch 'Em Tight, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Sturgeon Creek, The Narrows, Turkey Foot Lumber Company, Whites Branch Arch, Whittleton Branch Arch, Youth Haven Camp | Leave a comment

What To See on Hike Three- 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Three of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2024 Challenge.

Four counties, 35 miles, and innumerable memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Hiking the Red River, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Bath County, Hiking, Indian Arch, Menifee County, Powell County, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Wolfe County | Leave a comment

What To See on Hike Two – 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see along the path of Hike Two of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2024 Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Hiking the Red River, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Amburgey Rocks, Bath County, Brady, Caney Creek, Cave Run Lake, Cedar Cliffs, Clark Fish Hatchery, Clear Creek, Clearfield, Clearfield Kentucky, Furnace Arch, Hiking, Limestone Knob, Menifee County, Rowan County, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stoney Cove, Sulphur Branch | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike One – 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites along the first hike of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Eagle Lake, Hiking, Morehead, Morehead State University, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | 1 Comment

What is the STA Challenge? – 2024

Posted on December 27, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2024. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | Leave a comment

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