Article

Arrowhead Adventures

logo of a color image of the National Park Service emblem

What Does the Arrowhead Mean to You?

This is the National Park Service arrowhead emblem. Each element of the arrowhead represents a feature protected within National Park Service sites. As you explore John Day Fossil Beds National Monument's website, fill in the blanks below, using at least three examples for each.

The Giant Sequoia tree represents all plants. What kinds of plants are protected at John Day Fossil Beds? You can include fossil plants!
_____________ _____________ _____________

The bison represents all animals. What kinds of animals are protected at John Day Fossil Beds? You can include fossil animals!
_____________ _____________ _____________

The mountain represents all landscapes. What are the names of the mountains present within the John Day Fossil Beds region?
_____________ _____________ _____________

The water represents water resources like lakes, rivers, and streams. What are the names of the waterways present within the John Day Fossil Beds region?
_____________ _____________ _____________

The arrowhead outline represents the human history of our nation. What cultural stories are told at John Day Fossil Beds?
_____________ _____________ _____________

black and white drawing of an outline of an arrowhead

Design an Arrowhead for John Day Fossil Beds

Based on your answers, design your own Arrowhead that represents John Day Fossil Beds!

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Last updated: May 4, 2020