Clarno Unit - Arch Trail Guided Hike

Imagine yourself in a semi-tropical environment like Florida or Mexico. Palms, swamps, and even crocodiles once covered the landscape, which are now fossils preserved in the Palisades and fallen rocks around you. Fossil leaf imprints of tropical-loving flora imprinted in the boulders tell a story about the ancient environment. Discovering these fossils shaped the way scientists and visitors alike understand and appreciate Oregon’s past. What are you hoping to discover during your visit to the Clarno Unit?