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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Park Planning

Click on the links below to learn more about park management at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Administrative History
Historic Resources Study
Enabling Legislation

 

Image of fossilized alder leaves  

Did You Know?
The fossil leaves found at the Painted Hills represent an assemblage of broad-leaf deciduous trees that were growing on the edge of lakes and streams.

Last Updated: March 10, 2007 at 13:39 EST