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 […]

Big Bone History




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 […]

2024 Geo Fair


Friends of Big Bone participated in the 2024 Northern Kentucky History Day event at the Kenton County Library branch in Erlanger, Ky on May 4th this year.  The event drew […]

2024 Northern Kentucky History Day