Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site BBLSHS is an Ice Age park, focusing on prehistoric events and the megafauna of 20,000 years ago.
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Welcome to the herd little guy! 🦬 Our second bison calf of 2026 was born in the late evening hours of 9/15 to mother, Cl...
09/29/2026

Welcome to the herd little guy! 🦬

Our second bison calf of 2026 was born in the late evening hours of 9/15 to mother, Clover. Stop out to see the newest member soon, available for viewing from dawn to dusk.

A mammoth thank you to everyone who came out to participate in our fall Volunteer Day! You made a huge dent in the honey...
09/29/2026

A mammoth thank you to everyone who came out to participate in our fall Volunteer Day! You made a huge dent in the honeysuckle. We can't wait to see what wild flowers will come back in its place.

We hope to see you again on our next Volunteer Day.

It's the last week to get in on this HOT deal! If you haven't been to see us yet this year, there's no time like the pre...
09/25/2026

It's the last week to get in on this HOT deal!

If you haven't been to see us yet this year, there's no time like the present. What better way to end your summer than with a trip to Big Bone Lick.

Stop by the bison fields this Saturday to visit the bison. Bison Coordinator Claire Kolkmeyer will be there with her art...
09/24/2026

Stop by the bison fields this Saturday to visit the bison. Bison Coordinator Claire Kolkmeyer will be there with her artifacts to answer all your questions about the herd and the history of bison.

When: Saturday 9/26, 10am - 12pm
Where: Bison Viewing Area, accessed via Bison Trail
Free and great for all ages

It can be hard for a little turtle to get a good view on things, but that's what the bison viewing platform is for. From...
09/23/2026

It can be hard for a little turtle to get a good view on things, but that's what the bison viewing platform is for. From there guests can get a much better view of the surrounding pastures and see the bison even at the farthest point with the help of binoculars. The platform is part of a goal to make Big Bone Lick more accessible to everyone. You can visit the platform and the bison from dawn to dusk daily.

09/22/2026

The Big Bone Bison are enjoying the first day of Fall thanks to cooler temperatures and their new scratch brush, donated by the Friends of Big Bone! 🍁 Stop by for a visit with the herd this week, available for viewing daily from dawn to dusk.

We are so grateful for all the hard work P.I.N.K. (Paranormal Investigators Of Northern Kentucky) put in to make sure ev...
09/22/2026

We are so grateful for all the hard work P.I.N.K. (Paranormal Investigators Of Northern Kentucky) put in to make sure everyone had an amazing time during our paranormal events this year. We can't wait to them again next year.

We are looking for volunteers!!!Are you looking to support your local state park and native ecosystems? Join us for Volu...
09/22/2026

We are looking for volunteers!!!

Are you looking to support your local state park and native ecosystems? Join us for Volunteer Day on September 26 at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. We are partnering with the Sierra Club and the Boone County Conservation District, Kentucky to improve the natural areas of our park. Guests can help collect trash from around the campground OR aid in removing invasive honeysuckle along trails.

What you need to know:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Arrive at the visitor's center/ museum at 8:45am
This event is projected to end around 11:30am
*Rain or shine with the exception of thunderstorms*
Participants will be working in the woods. Please wear close toed shoes and garden gloves are recommended. come prepared with water and bug spray.

Address

3380 Beaver Road
Union, KY
41091

Telephone

(859) 384-3522

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