Sheltowee Trace Trading Company

09/30/2022

WI******ER, KY, Sept. 30, 2022 — With the start of Kentucky’s fall forest fire hazard season this Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service encourages visitors to take care to recreate responsibly and reduce their risk of starting a forest fire.

“As fall weather moves in and temperatures drop, we expect that more and more of our visitors will want to gather around a campfire when camping in the Forest,” said Andy Pascarella, Daniel Boone National Forest Fire Management Officer. “Making sure that those campfires are properly built, monitored, and extinguished is vital to preventing forest fires on the National Forest.”

Abandoned or escaped campfires are one of the most common causes of wildfire activity on the Daniel Boone National Forest. To prevent a campfire from causing an accidental forest fire, the Forest Service recommends:

Building campfires in existing fire pits or in clear spaces at least 15 feet away from branches or shrubs.
Avoiding campfires in windy conditions where embers can easily be carried to nearby fuels.
Never leaving a campfire unattended or letting it grow out of control.
Ensuring a campfire is completely extinguished before leaving by covering it with dirt or water, stirring the ashes around, and dousing it again. If the ashes still feel warm to the back of a hand, repeat the process until they are cold.
Visitors are encouraged to report abandoned or uncontrolled campfires to local law enforcement. Suspicious acts of arson should be directed to the nearest Kentucky State Police post or the Target Arson Hotline at 1-800-27-ARSON.

“More than 99% of Kentucky forest fires are caused by human activity,” said Pascarella. “From now through the end of fire season on December 15, we ask our visitors to help us keep the Forest and our neighboring communities safe by following burn restrictions, properly extinguishing campfires and avoiding activities that may create a spark.”

Kentucky's fall fire season runs October 1 to December 15. During this time, state law prohibits burning in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland on state or private lands from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local officials may also issue burn bans that further restrict burning within the county. Campfires on the National Forest are an exception to these rules unless a ban is issued by the Forest Supervisor.

For more information on Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Season and burn restrictions, visit the Kentucky Department of Forestry website at https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry

For more information on the Daniel Boone National Forest, visit their website at www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf, page at www.facebook.com/danielboonenf, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/DanielBooneNF

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The Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky provides wood, water, wildlife and outdoor recreation.

06/15/2022

There is a new outdoor store opening this Saturday in London. L3 Adventures grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is Saturday, June 18th. We are excited to see a new store open in London and to have Stephen Jones, the owner sign on a corporate partner and support the work of the STA. We look forward to working with Stephen and L3 Adventures in the days ahead. Local businesses along the Trace corridor are integral to the long term success of our trail town program and the support hikers need along the trail.

We hope to see you there this Saturday for the Grand Opening. First 50 that stop by and tell them your from the STA or say the read the news on the STA page will receive one of our new window diamond blaze stickers.

The business will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 to 6:00 and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 3:00.

It is located at 1022 N. Mill St. #4, London, KY, 40741.

04/12/2022

Join us for Hemlock Volunteer Days in Somerset at the end of April! Kentucky Division of Forestry and Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves will help you learn about the invasive insect affecting hemlock trees, and you'll spend the day saving trees along the Rockcastle River. This event is free and open to the public. To register, email: [email protected]

03/09/2022

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07/24/2021

Forest Service Chief Edward P. Cliff presents a souvenir entrance sign to actor Fess Parker at the Daniel Boone National Forest dedication ceremony held in London, Kentucky, on July 23, 1966.

03/17/2021

05/15/2020

Press release: Daniel Boone National Forest announces dates for reopening recreation sites

WI******ER, KY—May 15, 2020 – The Daniel Boone National Forest will begin reopening recreation sites in June using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility cleanliness, maintenance status, and health and safety of recreation areas.

The following areas are tentatively scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, June 3:
• Most day-use sites, such as picnic areas and shooting ranges
• Redbird Crest & White Sulphur Off Highway Vehicle Trails
• Red River Gorge (includes Geological Area, Clifty Wilderness, Indian Creek)
The following areas are tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, June 11:
• Most developed campgrounds

Those with existing campground reservations through www.Recreation.gov will be notified via email and/or text message if there are any changes.

These projected opening dates may vary depending on circumstances, and it may be necessary to not open or to close areas again if conditions change. Most boat launches, trails and the general forest area, have remained open to hiking, biking, boating, dispersed camping, hunting, fishing, etc. “Closing any site for any reason is not one we take lightly, but protecting our visitors and employees remains our highest priority. We are approaching re-opening with safety in mind,” said Daniel Boone National Forest Supervisor Dan Olsen. “We are looking forward to seeing our recreation sites being enjoyed by the people from the communities we serve.”

Although not accepting in-person visits, offices remain open and operational. Visitors are encouraged to contact their local Forest Service office for general information or assistance in obtaining maps and passes.

The Daniel Boone National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation. Please review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with local and state guidelines for social distancing and cloth face coverings.
For up-to-date information and the projected opening schedule on the Daniel Boone National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf/ or the forest page at www.facebook.com/danielboonenf/ or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DanielBooneNF.
See attached photo for a schedule of recreation sites being reopened by district in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

03/07/2019

It's why they're called "Frozen Head Mountains"!

Taken from just outside the park entrance.
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area, Morgan County, TN.

Best viewed in full frame landscape orientation.

02/04/2019

2019 KENTUCKY HUNTING SEASONS...

SAVE/PRINT this poster & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

DID YOU KNOW...? Most Kentucky hunting season dates are set in regulation based on the "annual calendar" so you can plan ahead year to year. These include:
• Youth Turkey – First full weekend in Apr.
• Spring Turkey – Opens Sat. closest to Apr. 15, for 23 days
• Fall Squirrel – 3rd Sat. in Aug. thru Feb. 28
• Dove – Opens Sept. 1, for 56 days
• Archery Deer – Opens 1st Sat. in Sept. thru 3rd Mon. in Jan. (MLK day)
• Youth Special Gun Deer – 2nd full weekend in Oct. + 1st full weekend after Christmas
• October Muzzleloader Deer – 3rd full weekend in Oct.
• Rabbit & Quail, East – Nov. 1 thru Jan. (but closed opening weekend of Modern Gun Deer)
• Rabbit & Quail, West – 3rd day of Modern Gun Deer thru Feb. 10
• Modern Gun Deer – Opens 2nd Sat. in Nov., for 16 days
• Free Youth Hunting Week – Opens Sat. after Christmas, for 7 days