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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument |
Description:
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.
Accessibility:
An accessibility brochure, listing accessible programs and facilities, is available upon request. The monument Voice/TTY number is 541-987-2333 or 2334. Brochure information includes; foreign language translations of brochure (German, Japanese, French, Hispanic); barrier free trails, overlooks, and visitor use facilities; touch exhibits; and audio-taped self-guiding trail tour.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Camping | Fishing | Hiking | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | And more.
Nature: Fossils | And more.
Attractions:
Oregon Highway Conditions
Phone:800-977-6368
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce
Phone:541-763-2698
Crook county Chamber of Commerce
Phone:541-447-6304
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