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This day-use park, in the extreme southwestern corner of the state, joined the Wyoming park system in 1991.
Despite its location within Evanston city limits, the park supports diverse wildlife, including bald eagles, badgers and herds of elk and bison. The fenced bison and elk pastures are bracketed by paved roads to allow elderly and disabled visitors easy viewing.
The park attracts a surprising number and diversity of bird species. The park's informal bird list names 150 birds, including gulls and cormorants that are not normally seen in this region.
There are 4.4 miles of trails for hikers, strollers and cyclists, with a mile and a half of paved trail suitable for wheelchair users. Cross-country skiers also use the trails. An additional mile of trail, part of Evanston's Bear Project greenbelt system, links the park to downtown.
Horseback activities are "allowed but restricted." Equestrians are requested to call for more information.
Much of the trail system explores undeveloped land west of the Bear River, running south to the point where trappers and Native Americans had their first trade rendezvous in 1825.
The river itself is suitable for kayaks, canoes and small rafts during spring high water. Anglers find brook, brown and rainbow trout, as well as Bear River cutthroats, which are stocked.
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