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National Park Service Big South Fork U.S. Department of the Interior National River & Recreation Area www.nps.gov/biso NAME: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ TEAM NAME:______________________________________
Welcome to the GO BIG 2019 CHALLENGE!
Big South Fork Go Big 2019 Challenge is this park’s premiere year-long interactive activity for visitors
to complete challenges and answer questions all while exploring and experiencing destinations within
the boundary of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This booklet is broken up into
six challenge categories. Under each category is a list of questions or tasks to complete along with
their point values. A total of 100 points is needed to earn your GO Big 2019 Challenge patch. This
year, participants who receive 200 points will earn a silver medallion, and those who accumulate
300 points will earn a gold medallion! Share your challenge adventures with us by emailing your
photos to BISO_challenge@nps.gov.
This year our GO Big Challenge theme is Dark Skies. Currently, Big South Fork National River &
Recreation Area is going through the process of applying for our International Dark Sky Certifcation.
As you look through this booklet and work toward your 100 point goal, remember that half the park
is after dark! Hopefully, 2019 will be a year that you fully embrace the beauty and importance of
one of Big South Fork’s most valuable resources, the night sky! Please remember to take nothing
with you except your memories and leave the sites unaltered.
CONTENTS
Cemetery Challenge.....................................................................................................................3
Wayside Challenge......................................................................................................................4
Waysides After Dark........................................................................................................5
Trail Challenge..............................................................................................................................6
Trails After Dark...............................................................................................................7
Ranger Challenge......................................................................................................................8-9
Birding Challenge.......................................................................................................................10
Birding After Dark.........................................................................................................11
Social Media Challenge..............................................................................................................12
Activity Log Sheets...............................................................................................................13-16
Points Log..................................................................................................................................17
Map.......................................................................................................................................18-19
Certifcate of Completion..........................................................................................................20
Mark your calendars to join us for the
Go Big Challenge Celebration on December 14, 2019
2CEMETERY CHALLENGE
There are 58 cemeteries within the Big South Fork NRRA. These sites are the resting places of the people
who lived in this region. Be respectful when visiting these cemeteries. Gravestones may be natural or
carved and are often very fragile. Do not remove, walk, sit or lean on the grave stones. Please close
any gates when departing and report any access problems you encounter. *Some of the cemeteries
listed below are accessible by car and some are accessible by foot.
1 4 Points: During Decoration Day on May 18, 2019, join the Ranger-led hike at Blue Heron to
Dick Gap Overlook and visit the gravesite there. What was the name of the Ranger that led the hike?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2 4 Points: Visit Waters Cemetery off Waters Cemetery Road in Kentucky. What unique items
are found at this cemetery? ______________________________________________________________
3 4 Points: Visit Hill Cemetery off Bald Knob-Hill Road in Kentucky. On Carroll Watson’s
headstone, what image is carved above his name? ___________________________________________
4 4 Points: Visit Lower King Cemetery off Bald Knob-Hill Road in Kentucky. What is the epitaph
on Robert King’s headstone? _____________________________________________________________
5 4 Points: Visit the John Lindsey Kidd Cemetery off Guy Kidd Road in Kentucky. How old was
Dinah when she died? __________
6 4 Points: Visit Terry Cemetery off Divide Road in Tennessee. According to the epitaph on
Amy’s tombstone, who waits for us in heaven? ______________________________________________
7 4 Points: At Hattie Blevins Cemetery off Divide Road in Tennessee, Levi was the son of whom?
______________________________________________________________________________________
8 4 Points: At the Dirt Rock House Cemetery off Fork Ridge Road and Divide Road in Tennessee,
fnd the heart shaped tombstone. What was her middle name? _______________________________
9 4 Points: Visit the Katie Blevins Cemetery off West Bandy Creek Road in Tennessee. Who was
the frst person buried there and in what year? ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
10 4 Points: Visit Chimney Rock Cemetery off Station Camp Road in Tennessee. Who has the
rounded tombstone? ____________________________________________________________________
__________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED
3WAYSIDE CHALLENGE The Wayside Challenge is full of easily accessible locations that showcase many of the natural and historical resources of the Big South Fork. Choose a few of these questions or complete them all to help you get to 100 points! 11 4 Points: Visit Yahoo Falls, the tallest waterfall in Kentucky. According to the wayside exhibit at the beginning of the Yahoo Falls Trail, “During the season of __________ __________ the falls can be quite spectacular.” 12 4 Points: Visit the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum. Who is the frst miner listed in the 1939 mural?__________________ 13 4 Points: At the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum, visit the general store. Where was the cash register made?____________________ 14 4 Points: At the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum, visit the church. How much did the radio and church songbook cost?________ 15 4 Points: At the Blue Heron Museum, visit the school house. What is on the chalkboard?_________________________________ 16 4 Points: Drive down Station Camp Road to the river crossing. How many bear-proof trash cans are located in the parking area at the crossing?___________ 17 4 Points: According to the wayside information kiosk at Burnt Mill Bridge, what are the names of the fve rapids along the 11-mile trip from Burnt Mill Bridge to Leatherwood Ford? ______________, ______________, ______________, ______________, and ______________ 18 4 Points: Visit the Victorian British town of historic Rugby. How many picnic tables are located at the Gentleman’s Swimming Hole trailhead?______________ __________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED 4
WAYSIDES AFTER DARK
The same waysides that showcase some of the best of the park during the day also do the same at
night. These easily accessed locations are among of the best places in the park to view one of our most
treasured natural resources, the night sky. Head out to the waysides listed below to get a spectacular
view of the Milky Way and everything else the night sky has to offer.
19 4 Points: Blue Heron Overlook is a great place to observe the night sky. This 0.2 mile
paved trail starts off Gorge Overlook Road. Take a photo of yourself at this location after dark and
email it to BISO_challenge@nps.gov
20 4 Points: Oscar Blevins Farm is another great location to view the night sky. The farm is
located off Bandy Creek Road 1.8 miles west of the visitor center. Take a photo of yourself at this
location after dark and email it to BISO_challenge@nps.gov
__________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED
5TRAIL CHALLENGE Did you know that Big South Fork has over 500 miles of hiking, equestrian, mountain biking and multi- use trails? Not only that, but there are also over 70 miles of navigable water in the free-fowing Big South Fork River and its’ tributaries. So, get out there and #FindYourPark and answer a few, or all, of these questions along the way. 21 Earn 1 point for every mile: Hike the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Total miles: __________ 22 Earn 1 point for every mile: Pedal the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Total miles: __________ 23 Earn 1 point for every mile plus 20 points: Pedal the entire 33-mile Epic Mountain Bike route in 2019. Total miles: _________ 24 Earn 1 point for every mile: Ride equestrian in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Total miles: __________ 25 Earn 1 point for every mile: Paddle the Big South Fork River & its tributaries in 2019. Total miles: __________ 26 Earn 1 point for every mile plus 50 points: Hike the 65 miles of the Sheltowee Trace inside the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Date:__________ 27 Earn 1 point for every mile plus 30 points: Hike the 40 miles of the John Muir Trail inside Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Date:__________ 28 Earn 1 point for every mile plus 30 Points: Hike or bike Big South Fork’s 15-mile Kentucky Trail in 2019. Date:__________ 29 3 points: Hike to Yahoo Falls. How many metal stairs are on this trail?_______________ 30 3 Points: Hike the Upper Twin Arches Loop Trail. How many rungs are there on the two ladders on this trail? ______________ 31 3 Points: Hike the Slave Falls Loop at Sawmill Trailhead. How many posts and rails make up the viewing area at the waterfall? _____________ 32 3 Points: Hike the Oscar Blevins Farm Loop. How many times does this easy-to-moderate 3.6-mile trail cross Bandy Creek?________________ __________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED 6
33 3 Points: Hike the John Litton Farm Loop. How many stalls are located in the barn? _______
34 10 Points: Hike the Angel Falls Rapid Trail. According to the wayside exhibit at Angel Falls
Rapid, what are the two prerequisites for safe river travel? 1. _______________ 2. ________________
TRAILS AFTER DARK
Exploring Big South Fork at night can offer a whole new way to experience the park. From the wonders
of the Milky May in the dark sky to the unique animals that only come out after the sun goes down,
there is no shortage of things to see and do after nightfall. However, with these unique experiences
come unique challenges. It is important to always use extra caution when heading out on the trail
at night. Some of these include always having an adequate fashlight with extra batteries, knowing
trail conditions and not going out alone if possible. Please call the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at
(423) 286-7275 for more information about trails at night.
35 6 Points: Did you know that Big South Fork NRRA has glowworms? The best time of year to
fnd them is in June or early July inside one of the parks’ many rock-shelters after nightfall. So, take
a night hike and see if you can fnd them! Trail:_________________________ Date:___________
36 6 Points: Attend one of the ranger-led night hikes and record the park ranger’s name that led
your Hike: ________________________________________ Date:___________________________
__________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED
7RANGER CHALLENGE This unique category encompasses a wide variety of challenges designed to help participants to get a more in-depth and enjoyable experience. Choose a few or complete them all to get your 100 points. 35 50 Points: Help your National Park by becoming a BSF Trail Keeper. Volunteers must do a complete check of the trail once each quarter and turn in their required paperwork to Effe Houston in 2019 to receive the points. Sign up by email at effe_houston@nps.gov 1st Quarter Date:_____________3rd Quarter Date:_________________ 2nd Quarter Date:____________ 4th Quarter Date:_________________ 40 Receive 5 points for every Ranger Program you attend in 2019: Some programs are wheelchair accessible. Contact Bandy Creek Visitor Center at 423-286-7275 for more information. Dates:_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 41 10 Points: Become a Junior Ranger by completing the BSF Junior Ranger Book in 2019. Date:_____________ 42 10 Points for each of the four major events attended plus 10 points for attending all four: 1. Spring Planting & Music Festival: April 27 2. Decoration Day: May 18 3. Blue Heron Ghost Train: September 14 4. Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival: September 21 Get a passport cancellation stamp somewhere on this page for each event. Total Points:_______ 43 20 Points: Ride the Big South Fork Scenic Railway to Blue Heron Outdoor Museum in 2019. Date:__________ 44 20 Points: Spend the night at Charit Creek Lodge in 2019. Date:__________ 45 10 Points: Swim in the Bandy Creek Campground swimming pool in 2019. Wristbands for entry can be purchased at the campground kiosk. Date:__________ 46 10 Points: Obtain a permit and go backcountry camping in the park in 2019. Permits can be obtained at Bandy Creek Visitor Center or online at pay.gov. Date:___________ 47 10 Points: Go camping in one of Big South Fork’s campgrounds in 2019. Date:_____________ __________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED 8
48 10 Points: Obtain the appropriate state license and go fshing or hunting in Big South Fork
National River & Recreation Area in 2019. Dates: __________ ____________
49 10 Points: Don’t forget your camera! Enter a photo in Big South Fork’s 2019 annual photo
contest. There is also a youth category. Date:___________
50 20 Points: Complete
the Kentucky Parks Pentathlon.
#kentuckynps5
Date:______________
51 5 Points: Ask a park ranger
what they love most about their job.
Add their name and answer below.
Park Ranger’s name:_______________
Answer:
________________________________
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________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Date:____________________________
__________: TOTAL POINTS
9BIRDING CHALLENGE Did you know that there are over 160 species of birds recorded at Big South Fork NRRA? The different habitats and vegetation types found throughout the park support a great variety of permanent residents, winter residents and neotropical migrants alike which make bird watching a great way to experience Big South Fork. Head out to some of your favorite locations in the park and see if you can spot any of the birds listed below to help you get to 100 points! With each question you can only earn a maximum of 3 points. 52 3 Points: The great blue heron, the largest of all North American herons, can be found along the river throughout the park. This majestic bird is also the namesake of the Blue Heron Mining Community, in Kentucky. Location seen:_________________________________ Date:_________________ 53 3 Points: The wild turkey is a common sight within Big South Fork. You may see one foraging on the side of the road or off one of the trails. When startled, these birds are actually quite agile in fight over short distances. Location seen:___________________________ Date:_________ 54 3 Points: The American crow is another common resident of the park. These fascinating and often misunderstood birds are actually skilled problem solvers and as such are one of the most intelligent animals in the park. Location seen:____________________ Date:________________ 55 3 Points: The pileated woodpecker is the largest of the woodpeckers residing within Big South Fork. These crow-sized birds, distinguished by their black body and large red crest, are often heard before seen. So, listen for a loud “cuk-cuk-cuk-cuk-cuk” and look for the bird hopping from tree to tree off a forest trail. Location seen:__________________________________ Date:_______________________ 56 3 Points: The red-tailed hawk, so-named for its distinctive red tail, is one of the largest birds of prey found in the park. In addition to the red tail, look for a dark band across it’s whiteish belly. They are often seen around felds, soaring or perched on top of trees and telephone poles looking for prey. Location seen:________________________________ Date:______________________ 57 3 Points: The indigo bunting is a small bird of the cardinal family found in the park from late April into October. The males can be identifed by their vibrant blue coloring during the summer months which turns to brown over the winter. They are found around the edges of clearings and in brushy felds. Location seen:__________________________________ Date:_______________________ __________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED 10
58 3 Points: The rose-breasted grosbeak is a neotropical migrant found in the park during the late
spring and in the fall. These members of the cardinal family are notable for their large, stout beak
which is well suited for cracking open seeds. The males are black and white with a red bib while the
females are streaked with brown and white. Their call is a sharp pick sound somewhat similar to the
call of a woodpecker.
Location seen:____________________________________ Date:______________________
59 3 Points: Which four birds did the Stearns Coal & Lumber company use to promote their
product? ___________ __________ __________ __________
BIRDING AFTER DARK
Some of the most interesting birds in Big South Fork are the nocturnal ones. Their calls are some of
the most notable sounds of the night. So, head out to your favorite spot in the park after dark and see
if you can hear them. Always use caution and be prepared when heading out into the park at night.
60 3 Points: The Eastern whip-poor-will is a type of nightjar found in the park during the summer.
This highly camoufaged bird is actually named after the sound of its call. So, listen for whip-poor-
will.
Location heard:____________________________ Date:_______________
61 3 Points: The barred owl makes its home throughout the wooded areas. Their call is
commonly heard after dark all over the park. Listen for series of eight rising hoots ending in oo-aw.
One mnemonic device for remembering the call is “who cooks for you, who cooks for you all.”
Location heard:_________________________________ Date:_______________
62 3 Points: The Eastern screech owl is the smallest of the owls found in the park. The call of
these robin-sized owls is actually not a screech at all. Listen for a trembling, descending wail; soft
purrs and trills. Location heard:__________________________ Date:__________________
__________: TOTAL POINTS EARNED
11SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE
During the Go Big 2019 Challenge we will be having #TriviaTuesday on the frst Tuesday of every month
on Facebook. These questions will not be found in the challenge book but will be different and unique
in nature. To participate, record the posted questions below, the date it was posted, and the correct
answer to receive your points! Questions could be web based questions or require the participant to
venture outside and into Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to fnd the answers.
DATE ANSWER POINTS
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GO BIG 2019 CHALLENGE POINT LOG
Add up the points on each page of this booklet and log them onto the
corresponding lines below.
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GRAND TOTAL: ________________________
Those who wish to be considered for an award must have their booklets turned in to
the Bandy Creek Visitor Center no later than December 1, 2019. There will be a “Go
Big Celebration” on December 14, 2019 at Bandy Creek Visitor Center for everyone
who participated. Those present will be considered for an award in various categories,
however, employees and their families are not eligible to compete.
AWARD CATEGORIES
• Most Hiking Miles
• Most Biking Miles
• Most Paddling Miles
• Most Equestrian Miles
• Youth Award: Most Overall Points
• Most Overall Points: Male & Female
• Largest Team to Complete the Challenge
• Most Challenges Completed: Male & Female
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It is highly recommended for visitors to use a National Geographic
Map of Big South Fork NRRA along with this map that shows the
general location of the color-coded questions.19
This certifcate is proudly presented to
please print name
for completing the
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
GO BIG 2019 CHALLENGE
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