The road from Rankin Inlet branches off towards the river and leads to the park's major archeological site, Ijiraliq. A small path leads through the primary archeological features, some of which are marked by interpretive signs. The main road then winds its way up to a small, shallow lake called Sandy Lake, perched above the river. Most summers, the lake is warm enough to provide delightful swimming. Nearby, you can have a picnic and camp.
Fishing is popular in the river.
A bit further on, an elders' cabin can be reserved for community events. The road ends at the cabin, but a trail, passable by all-terrain vehicle or on foot, continues upstream. The history of land use by earlier inhabitants here spans some three millennia. Although many features aren't yet dated, most appear to be of the Thule period, between 1300 and 1600. Archeological evidence indicates that ancient peoples used the lands for fishing and hunting caribou in summer and fall.