Common name: American Toad (Information in this Species Page was compiled by Bobby Galonski in Biology 220W, Spring 2003, at Penn State New Kensington) Bufo americanus is a very common, nocturnally active species of toad.
THE BATTLE OF BLUE WATER. S. Harney, attacked and destroyed a Lakota village located three miles north on Blue Creek. fight became known as the Battle of Blue Water, sometimes the Battle of Ash Hollow after the nearby landmark, or the Harney Massacre. The army's attack avenged the Indian annihilation of Lt. John Grattan's command near Fort. Laramie in 1854.
Today, visitors can walk the very ground where 182 settlers, outnumbered and outgunned, fought for their lives in what is thought to be Kentuckyâs last battle of the Revolutionary War on August 19, 1782. Blue Licks, a place where history, nature and fun await you. Lodge Rooms - The lodge offers 32 rooms with full amenities, including two suites, one of which can be used as a hospitality center for meetings and family reunions. The gift shop offers Kentucky handcrafts, books, confectioneries and a wide array of other items. Cottages - For park visitors who want the convenience of home, two, two-bedroom executive cottages are available overlooking the Licking River.