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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
For Kids
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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 24, 2006 at 14:00 EST |