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    John Day Fossil Beds

    National Monument Oregon

Things To Do

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Great fun for all!

Wonderful exhibits-we appreciate the great work

Very well done visitor center! Unlike anything I have ever seen!

A truly enlightening experience! Thank you!

Great place! Kids love it...

--Recent visitor comments

 
Whether you; hike a trail, explore the fossil museum, picnic on the Cant Ranch lawn, visit with a park ranger, take a scenic drive, or do all of the above, you are bound to find out why a visit to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument can be such and enriching experience.
 
Image of a visitor exploring the museum.
A visit to the fossil beds offers a variety of experiences.
 
Image of kids looking at and holding fossil skulls.
Hands-on is a great way to learn.
 
 

Did You Know?

Image of an artistic rendition of a brontothere,

Brontotheres, large relatives of the horse and rhinoceros, once lived on the North American continent.