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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 
Image of the exhibit gallery inside the Thomas Condon Paleontology center.
 
In order to get the most out of your visit to the fossil beds we recommend allowing at least one hour for touring the new museum at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, located at the Sheep Rock Unit of the monument.
 
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Park Rangers are always available to answer questions, give interpretive programs and help visitors learn more about the monument's resources.
Image of a skeleton from the museum murals.
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Image of the Clarno nut beds
The colorful Clarno nut beds.
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Image of the Painted Hills from the air.
This aerial photo was taken by a park visitor.
Planning to visit the Painted Hills?
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  Image of Sheep Rock with the sun shining on it
Sheep Rock in the afternoon light
The Sheep Rock Unit is a must see when visiting the monument.
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Image of fossilized alder leaves  

Did You Know?
The fossil leaves found at the Painted Hills represent an assemblage of broad-leaf deciduous trees that were growing on the edge of lakes and streams.

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Last Updated: September 15, 2006 at 11:06 EST