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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

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Big Bone Lick to hold National Historic Landmark designation ceremony at Bison Circle Shelter May 9

April 30, 2025April 29, 20251

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Big Bone Lick State Historic Site will hold an official National Historic Landmark designation ceremony…

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Four NKY locations among 70 sites on new KY Academy of Science Kentucky Science Trail

April 30, 2024April 30, 20240

Want to find Kentucky attractions that spark curiosity about the scientific wonders of our world? Kentuckians can now discover more…

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Big Bone Lick’s Salt Festival set for October 20-22, showcases pioneer lifeways

October 5, 2023October 4, 20230

Experience a glimpse into the past at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Boone County during the 39th annual Salt…

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Anybody want some bison? KY Dept. of Parks taking bids for Big Bone Lick State Park bison by Feb. 14

February 8, 2022February 7, 20220

The Kentucky Department of Parks is now accepting sealed bids on two American Bison lots at Big Bone Lick State…

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Earth Day is April 22, here are seven ways you can enjoy the great outdoors Kentucky-style

April 19, 2021April 18, 20210

By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky Enjoying the great outdoors and connecting with nature has been a way to find comfort…

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Anybody want a bison? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site has three up for auction; deadline is Feb. 10

January 31, 2020January 30, 20200

The Kentucky Department of Parks is auctioning three bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The cow, heifer and…

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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site to receive $1.1M in improvements Under ‘Restoring the Finest’ initiative

November 1, 2019October 31, 20190

Approximately $1.1 million in improvements is coming to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as part of the state’s “Restoring…

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Step back in time — 37th annual Salt Festival set for Oct. 18-20 at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

September 28, 2019September 27, 20190

Step back in time as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site returns to days long past during the 37th annual…

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Join the Lewis & Clark Exploration Series offered at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site — and camp out too

May 2, 2019April 30, 20190

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site invites you to learn more about one of the greatest expeditions in American history,…

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Patricia Fox: Reverence for the past should include preservation of landmarks ravaged by time

April 26, 2019April 26, 20190

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France experienced a devastating fire on April 15, most likely as the result of a…

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Big Bone Lick Salt Festival coming up, festival features live demonstrations of pioneer lifeways

October 15, 2018October 14, 20180

Step back in time as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site returns to days long past during the 36th annual…

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Museum renovation investment at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site pays off in increased attendance

August 16, 2018August 20, 20180

By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter A big investment in the small museum at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site appears…

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Big Bone Lick fish relocated by state Fish and Wildlife team, as leaking dam is evaluated

July 5, 2018July 3, 20180

Helping save fish facing an uncertain future and improving a public fishing opportunity at the same time were all in…

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Precautionary measures taken at Big Bone Lick State park where dam is leaking; no imminent danger

June 28, 20180

Park officials have taken more precautions to limit access to a lake at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site where…

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Pat Fox: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and Friends of Big Bone two of Don Clare’s passions

October 26, 2017October 25, 20170

A man passes from this life to the next and in doing so often leaves an empty space, so it…

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Big Bone Lick’s Salt Festival starts today, runs all weekend; activities show lives of pioneers

October 13, 2017October 12, 20170

Step back in time as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site returns to days long past during the 35th annual…

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Big Bone’s Salt Festival Oct. 13-15 to demonstrate pioneer life, traditions; see renovated visitor center

September 18, 2017September 17, 20170

Step back in time as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site returns to days long past during the 35th annual…

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Friends of Big Bone celebrate completion of revitalization project with event at the visitors center

August 31, 2017August 30, 20170

Patricia Fox Special to the NKyTribune Friends of Big Bone and their partners- park personnel at Big Bone Lick State…

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Three Northern Kentucky schools among six to receive grants to visit state parks this school year

October 19, 2016October 19, 20160

The Kentucky State Park Foundation has approved transportation grants for students at six schools, including three schools in Northern Kentucky,…

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Ancient bison latest addition to displays at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

July 28, 20160

A new “Ancient Bison” exhibit has been added to the interpretive displays at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in…

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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Union to host Native American Inter-tribal Weekend in July

June 24, 20160

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site will host a Native American Inter-Tribal Weekend July 16-17. Co-hosted by the Deer Valley…

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Ghost Hunts: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site the place to explore paranormal activities

April 21, 2016April 21, 20160

Interested in ghost hunting and paranormal investigations? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Boone County has just the thing….

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