It winds through an aspen grove, high desert landscape, and near a beaver pond. Trailside exhibits interpret the areas natural history, past and present. Crosscountry hiking is permitted. Wildlife and Vegetation - Besides its fossil resources, the park protects other natural features. Wildlife watchers may see mule deer, moose, elk, pronghorn, coyotes, golden and bald eagles, and a variety of other birds in this land of sagebrush, grass, and scattered aspen groves, willow thickets, and pine-fir stands.
Wildflowers bloom seasonally.
In whatever season you visit, come prepared. Temperatures range from the 90s F in the summer to sub-freezing in the winter. Precipitation averages only 9 inches per year, and more than half falls as snow. Strong winds are common. Picnic Area - A picnic area, located in an aspen grove, has tables, fire grills, restrooms, and drinking water.