Nov 12, 2024 · Fossils of the John Day Region Discover what has been unearthed and how Oregon has changed, right from where you already are. Tips for Visiting John Day Fossil Beds

Nov 12, 2024 · John Day Fossil Beds National Monument consists of three units: Clarno, Painted Hills, and Sheep Rock. These three locations are dispersed through east-central Oregon. Because of the winding roads, visiting all three units is difficult to do in a single day, but is possible with an early start.

Dec 10, 2022 · John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Due to the time and distance between units, we highly recommend not visiting all three units in one day. You may find it helpful to plan your trip based on the route or location you're traveling to/from: For visitors traveling ...

Nov 12, 2024 · The John Day Fossil Beds preserve plant and animal fossils from most of the Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants, covering a time period from 44 million years ago until 7 million years ago. With such a vast span of time covered in one place, this area provides unparalleled insight into how the world as we know it came to be.

Sep 25, 2024 · The Thomas Condon Visitor Center displays fossils from the entirety of the John Day Fossil Beds.

Oct 3, 2024 · Discover the long history of paleontology in the John Day Fossil Beds region. Nature John Day Fossil Beds National Monument protects one of the longest and most continuous records of evolutionary change and biotic relationships in North America.

Dec 11, 2022 · Learn what times of day are ideal for photography in the Monument. Some photography and videography may require a permit.

Sep 20, 2024 · The three units of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are located in north-central Oregon, approximately halfway between Portland, OR and Boise, ID. They can only be reached by car on secondary roads.

Nov 13, 2024 · In 1862 gold was found near present-day Canyon City. While guarding wagons of gold destined for ships on the Columbia River, Union cavalry troops noticed fossils along the way. They collected what they could and took their fossils to Thomas Condon, a Congregationalist minister in The Dalles.

Oct 10, 2024 · Planning a trip to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument? We've got you covered! Here are some helpful tips to Plan Like a Park Ranger!