 |
John Day Fossil Beds National MonumentBe Alert! Twelve years ago a visiting student found a 4.3-million-year-old-fossilized banana! |
The monument is divided into three units: Painted Hills (named for the delicately colored stratifications) northwest of Mitchell, Sheep Rock which is northwest of Dayville, and Clarno which is 20 miles west of Fossil.
Don't miss Blue Basin - a volcanic ash bowl transformed into claystone by eons of erosion, colored pastel blue by minerals.
Hike the trail at the base of stunning palisades, where fossils of prehistoric plants can be discovered.
| Location | Kimberly Oregon 97848 |
| Phone | 541-987-2333 |
| Fax | 541-987-2336 |
| JODA_Interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Website |
http://www.nps.gov/joda/index.htm
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day the hours are extended to 8:30-5:00 for the summer season. The James Cant Ranch House is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30-4:30, and on weekends by appointment or when staffing allows. Both facilities are closed on all Federal holidays between Thanksgiving and Presidents day. Search Search this park Search nps. |
Reviews
No reviews have been posted
Dayville (Cities)
John Day
Grant County Chamber of Commerce (Chambers of Commerce)
John Day Fossil Beds Visitor Center (Visitor's Centers)
Send comments about John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
/
Link to this page
© 1995-2005 Online Highways
© 1995-2005 Online Highways