Sunset on Bison Trace at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Sunset on Bison Trace at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

This easy walk out to see the bison at Big Bone is the most popular hike at the park. On hot days, the bison typically stay in the shaded areas away from visitors to beat the heat. Knowing this, I visited a couple hours before sunset and enjoyed watching the herd make its way around the fields as the shadows grew long and the day’s heat subsided.

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Short Double Loop at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Short Double Loop at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

This is my favorite trail combination at Big Bone - and I’ve probably run a few hundred miles across these loops. Springtime is the ideal time for a visit to enjoy the many varieties of wildflowers lining the trails - especially near the creek. And, Big Bone is home to a small, beautiful herd of bison!

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Big Bone Lick - Topo Summer Trail Series

Big Bone Lick - Topo Summer Trail Series

This is a great local race with exactly zero frills, hand timing, and about as laid back an atmosphere as you’ll ever find. Coming off a new distance PR last week at Hawthorn Half Day Relay and Ultra, I added this race to round out my recovery week, and it was just what the doctor ordered.

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