This post is a specialized one for the south areas and similar treeless locations. Collecting wood in the south to make your own walking sticks and hiking staffs is a bit more difficult then in northern forest areas. If you live in desert areas it even harder. Here are some it ideas of wood for walking sticks in your areas.
I recently traveled in Arizona on vacation and unless you live above flagstaff or near the white mountains you haev very little choice in walking stick making wood. One desert guide had a great hand made walking stick she created using Yucca. The yucca and similar plants grow tall stocks which produce flowers. After the flowers die so does the stalk. This stock if collect before it completely dries out make great walking sticks. They are stiff and very light once completed. The trick is to collect the stalk for making walking sticks and hiking staffs get it before it start to rot.
Many cacti have internal skeletons that make great walking sticks and hiking staffs. However, know your plants and area because some collecting laws are very strict and costly if you receive a fine. If all else fails you can purchase a cacti skeleton from a dealer for your walking stick project. Hand making walking sticks while on trips is a great evening project for families. We have met many families on trips while camping and created hand made walking sticks while sitting around campfires.
When collecting wood for walking staffs and hiking sticks in desert areas do not be afraid to experiential with different things. If you are in an ear with a new housing development check to see if they are removing trees or large shrubs that many contain wood for waking stick or staff making. Not all wood walking sticks are tall - you my consider a short cane style when making your hiking sticks.
I recently traveled in Arizona on vacation and unless you live above flagstaff or near the white mountains you haev very little choice in walking stick making wood. One desert guide had a great hand made walking stick she created using Yucca. The yucca and similar plants grow tall stocks which produce flowers. After the flowers die so does the stalk. This stock if collect before it completely dries out make great walking sticks. They are stiff and very light once completed. The trick is to collect the stalk for making walking sticks and hiking staffs get it before it start to rot.
Many cacti have internal skeletons that make great walking sticks and hiking staffs. However, know your plants and area because some collecting laws are very strict and costly if you receive a fine. If all else fails you can purchase a cacti skeleton from a dealer for your walking stick project. Hand making walking sticks while on trips is a great evening project for families. We have met many families on trips while camping and created hand made walking sticks while sitting around campfires.
When collecting wood for walking staffs and hiking sticks in desert areas do not be afraid to experiential with different things. If you are in an ear with a new housing development check to see if they are removing trees or large shrubs that many contain wood for waking stick or staff making. Not all wood walking sticks are tall - you my consider a short cane style when making your hiking sticks.
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