The history of efforts to protect this part of Poland dates back to the times before World War I.

Elevated in three different tectonic periods, they spread out in the Małopolska Upland, between Pilica and the Vistula.

One of local animal's life most precious features is the fact that many of species are of mountainous kind.

The most precious is the Benedictine Holy Cross Abbey from the first half of the 12th century, located on the peak of Łysa Góra.

It is probable that here the oldest example of Polish writing was created – Kazania Świętoktrzyskie (Holy Cross Sermons).

The park has many historical monuments connected with Polish national uprisings and the time of Nazi occupation.