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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

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Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals. This remarkably complete record, spanning more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era (the "Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants") is world-renown. Authorized October 26, 1974, and established in 1975, this 14,000 acre park is divided into three widely separated units; the Sheep Rock Unit, Painted Hills Unit, and Clarno Unit. The monument's main headquarters is at the visitor center in the Sheep Rock Unit. There is also a park office located in John Day, Oregon.


Contact Information

32651 Highway 19
Kimberly, OR 97848-9701
541-987-2333 - Visitor Information
541-967-2333 - Visitor Information


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Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching

Recommended Activities
Routinely scheduled, and specially arranged, ranger conducted programs are offered year-around; fossil museum talks, trail hikes, and off-site presentations, featuring the geologic and paleontologic story. The schedule of activities changes during each of the four seasons.


 
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RV Information
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Gear Up For Your Trip
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