Big Bone Lick is Boone County's unpolished gem or diamond in the rough when it comes to history and prehistory. It is Kentucky's own segue to our young nation's search […]
On March 27th, Friends of Big Bone member Dave Hauber presented a very interesting program regarding the origins of the concept of species extinction and ties to Big Bone Lick […]
Extinction Concept and Ties to Big Bone Lick
The bison have a new comfort scratch pole thanks to Friends of Big Bone! Click on the photo below for details:
Friends of Big Bone Sponsor “Bison Scratch Pole”
Equipped to withstand temperatures up to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, below are some winter scenes of the current bison herd at Big Bone Lick State Park. Click on the images […]
Bisons Love Winter
In December 2024, after months of anticipation, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site received recognition by the National Park Service (NPS) as a “National Historic Landmark”. The designation is a […]
BBL Receives “National Historic Landmark” Status
In October, the annual Salt festival was held at the park and once again broke previous attendance records. On Friday, thousands of school children descended on the park and enjoyed […]
2024 Salt Festival
The annual GeoFair was held in Sharonville again this year on Saturday and Sunday, May 4th -5th. Friends of Big Bone participated in the event and drew a large crowd […]