Black Mesa State Park, which was established in 1959, is located in the northwest part of the county. As the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Black Mesa and the surrounding area provide one of the most dramatic landscapes in Oklahoma. Points of interest around the mesa include Dinosaur Quarries opened and excavated in the 1930's. More than 18 tons of fossilized bones have been excavated and a concrete replica of a femur bone from a brontosaurus is in place on the site of the quarry from which the skeleton was taken.
Dinosaur tracks are visible in a nearby creek bed.
Numerous Indian writings and drawings from prehistoric Indians can be seen on the rocky wall of many canyons throughout the area. The Santa Fe Trail crossed this corner of the Panhandle. Flag Springs, one of the historic landmarks along the trail, served as a camp site and watering hole for weary travelers. The natural spring was marked with a wagon and a white flag to lead thirsty travelers to the spring. Today's Santa Fe traveler can tent or RV camp near the springs, within view of the still-evident trail.