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ONE TANK DAY TRIPPERS - find Forest Giants By Tiffany Kessler Our little family of three loves to take "One Tank Day Trips". The Commonwealth is chocked full of amazing locations, some already popular and others well off the beaten path. Most of the time we end up on a spontaneous drive to an accidental destination but, regardless of the route, there are a few guidelines: 1) It has to be fun/interesting; 2) Like most folks we're on a budget, so typically we look for inexpensive spots; 3) If we're going to travel, we pack the day with all we can find; and finally 4) BONUS POINTS for anyplace super unusual and/or educational. As most of you have found, traveling with family or a group can sometimes get...umm...tiresome. Inside the vehicle, we have our fair share of arguments (yelling) but there's also plenty of giggling and singing so hopefully it all equals out in the end. A Yin and Yang type of thing. And another thing, Kasey Blue is responsible for paying for his own cheap souvenirs. I would beg you to please not feel bad for him. He does chores to earn money and the kid is tighter than the bark on a tree so I convince myself that it's a lesson on savings, spending, capitalism, blah-blah-blah. This weekend we were headed to Louisville to celebrate Kasey Blue's 8th birthday but by means of social media we became completely intrigued with the idea of forest giants throughout Bernheim Forest in Clermont, KY. It was complete happenstance that the artist of these giants was giving a speech that day about his creations before he and his crew left for China (the next location for his new exhibits). We loved it and became immediate fans of the Danish artist Thomas Dambo. So what exactly does he does and why does he do it? Dambo explained that when he was a young student in Denmark his constant energy often got him into trouble. Breaking a window pane proved to be the last straw and he was sent to a reform school in the countryside. He recalled school fund raising efforts the youth were expected to participate in - a few times each year the students would ask local townspeople to donate unused items to help raise money. During this time he came to a realization, "I learned that one mans' junk is another mans' treasure." Over time, Dambo made good use of time at the school - he gave new life to items considered trash, learned valuable wood working skills in the shed the reform school had out back, and received encouragement from some teachers that pushed his talent. Now, at age 39, he enjoys an incredible career using his imagination and installing giants or "trolls", as he sometimes refers to them, all over the globe. Last year, the Chicago Tribune named his six giants in an area arboretum "Chicago's Only Blockbuster Museum Exhibition of 2018". His creations are unmistakably Dambo and made from recycled wood and other materials. In a special tribute to Kentucky, the three giants in Bernheim Forest were partially covered in reclaimed bourbon barrel staves. Every character he creates has its own unique back story - the three in this forest represent a mother, brother, and sister. The family will be on display for the next 3-5 years and are part of Bernheim's 90th anniversary. The park was filled Saturday with excited children and those who remain a child at heart. We were only able to view (and climb on) one of the creatures, but I have a feeling we'll be back in warmer weather to visit brother and sister. The three of us definitely recommend this stop - it was an easy drive, free entrance during weekdays, and $5 per carload during the weekend. Enjoy if you go and make lots of memories along the way! This story was posted on 2019-03-18 07:56:46
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