Pirogue Island in the Yellowstone River island is an excellent place to view wildlife. The cottonwood trees provide a shelter a wide variety of bird species including passerines, belted king fishers, shore birds, waterfowl, bald eagles and wildlife such as whitetail and mule deer.

There are 2.8 miles of designated hiking trails. During hot weather, when the side channels aren't flowing, visitors can take a nice refreshing tree-shaded walk down the side channels punctuated with wading the remaining pools of water. Take care when crossing side channels. Crossing is not recommended if water is flowing. - AsNotedIn