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    John Day Fossil Beds

    National Monument Oregon

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Fossils from all three units of the monument are on display at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center.
 
 

Did You Know?

Park ranger in the field

Paleobotanical field work helps scientists at the John Day Fossil Beds learn about ancient climates.