Plant and bird species from the Rocky Mountains merge here with those of the Plains providing and excellent area for biological studies. This large, varied park offers limitless opportunities for recreation. You can camp by lake or stream, and finshing in both is excellent. Picknicking is a major activity all through the summer. You may hike or ride horseback on maintained trails, or cross country.
Some people come to watch birds and animals, to sightsee, photograph, paint or just to relax.
There are children's summer camps, and summer cabin site leases. Winter activities include icefishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and some snowmobiling. There are many developed camp and picnic grounds in the southern half of the Park. Most are equipped with tables, fire grates and vault toilets. Smaller campgrounds do not require prior reservations but some special areas may be reserved for large group activities.