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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Indoor Activities
 
Image of visitors exploring the fossil museum.

Exploring the fossil museum is a favorite indoor activity.

An 18 minute orientation film is available upon request at the Thomas Condon Paleontology center.

Fossil museum talks and tours of the Cant Ranch house are scheduled on the weekends during the summer months.

 

 

 
Image of the front of the Cant Ranch house.
Visit the Cant Ranch house museum.
Learn about the human history in the region.
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  Image of Sheep Rock with the sun shining on it
Sheep Rock in the afternoon light
The Sheep Rock Unit is a must see when visiting the monument.
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Image of three toed horses.  

Did You Know?
The first horses evolved in North America 50 million years ago, and at least 14 different genera have been found at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon.

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Last Updated: August 13, 2006 at 15:15 EST