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



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


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