A guided canoe trip down Elkhorn Creek in Central Kentucky

May 10, 2009 by admin

Join the Salato Wildlife Education Center staff for a guided canoe trip along the Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County. This event is from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Paddling down this beautiful creek is a wonderful way to surrounded yourself in nature and view some wildlife.

We will meet at the Salato Center in Frankfort at 8 a.m. We provide transportation to the outfitter, Canoe Kentucky. The trip requires about two hours of paddling and is 6 miles long. This section of creek is good for beginners or intermediate paddlers. Please bring a sack lunch, water and sunscreen. Small coolers are allowed for food and drink items. Wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet. A waterproof bag is ideal for items you don’t want to get wet.

We will provide a few field guides and binoculars, but feel free to bring your own. Canoe Kentucky is providing life vests, paddles and canoes. The cost of the program is $35 with a limit of 15 people. The program may be cancelled due to bad weather. Registration and pre-payment are required.

The Salato Center has a variety of native animals for the public to see, including black bear, bobcats, elk, deer, bison, eagles, snakes and fish. The Center has numerous indoor exhibits and miles of hiking trails open to the public. Fishing is available at two lakes. While some programs may require a registration fee, general admission to the Salato Center is free.

For more information call 1-800-858-1549, ext. 4445. Learn more about upcoming events at the Salato Center on the Internet at fw.ky.gov. The Salato Center, operated by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, is located at the department’s headquarters on U.S. 60 in Frankfort, 1.5 miles west of U.S. 127. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The Center is closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.

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