If you've ever wondered what life was like around Lubbock thousands (and thousands) of years ago, you don't have to look too far. Right here in our own backyard, we have one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the entire country: the Lubbock Lake Landmark. This place isn't just old -- it's ancient, dating back nearly 12,000 years. It's a National Historic and State Archaeological Landmark, packed with artifacts that tell stories of the earliest people to roam the Southern High Plains.

What makes Lubbock Lake Landmark so special? Imagine stumbling upon a spot where early humans hunted, cooked, and crafted tools millennia ago. Archaeologists have found bones from ancient bison and tools from cultures we know today as Clovis, Folsom, and Archaic traditions. These early inhabitants were hunting in these same plains, leaving behind clues that show how they lived, survived, and adapted to this rugged land.

This isn't your average history lesson -- it's a time capsule of Lubbock's deep past, preserved right here at the Landmark. It's incredible to think that long before Buddy Holly, Tech football, and Friday night lights, people were here, figuring out life in the wild. Many of you hunt in this area and the pigs and deer you're harvesting could be from the same lineage as the animals they were hunting all those years ago! AMAZING!

So next time you're looking for something to do, maybe check out the Lubbock Lake Landmark. It's a reminder that Lubbock's history doesn't just go back to the early settlers; it reaches back thousands of years to the first humans who called these plains home.