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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come
Image of a golden mantled squirrel on some green claystone.

Being prepared for your visit to the fossil beds is the best way to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

Please keep in mind that there is no cell phone service in or around the monument and the nearest pay phones are located in the surrounding communities.

 
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Did You Know?
Inside the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center there is a viewing window into the museum's laboratory.

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Last Updated: August 27, 2006 at 18:15 EST