Owned and operated by Oregon Museum of Science & Industry for more than 40 years, Hancock is located in Central Oregon's John Day River Valley, an area world-famous for its fossil-rich rock formations. Hancock is an excellent site for an outdoor educational experience, including the study of paleontology, geology, ecology, botany, zoology, archaeology, ornitholgy, and astronomy. Hancock Field Station functions as a full residential facility and as a base camp for trips to surrounding areas. Living facilities consist of A-frame cabins, bathroom, and shower facilities, rec area, campfire circle and a dining hall with seating for 100. Program facilities include labs, a darkroom, lapidary workshop and library. Days are hot, evenings and nights cool.
Location:
39472 Hwy 218, Fossil Oregon 97830
Telephone
541-763-4691
Other OMSI Camps nearby:
(Fossil) Hancock Field Station
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06/08 Coming to The Fossil area
John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival Burns OR April11-14 Enjoy witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds, from waterfowl and songbirds to raptors and cranes.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
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