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



On May 9, a celebration of the latest designation by the National Park Service for Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as a “National Historic Landmark” was held at the […]

National Historic Landmark Celebration


Each year, Friends of Big Bone participates in the annual “Northern Kentucky History Day” event.  This year the event was held at the Boone County library in Burlington on April […]

Northern Kentucky History Day


At the April meeting of Friends of Big Bone, Mark Jacobs, Conservation Officer in Boone County presented a very interesting program regarding the history of Big Bone Creek and the […]

April Program – History of Big Bone Creek



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



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