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Eastern Oregon holds many unexpected elements: pine forested mountains, glades preserving tall native grasses and wildflowers, high desert sage and juniper, deep canyons, trout streams, and small coves of pinnacled badlands. Intriguing, too, are its hidden landscapes the fossil remains of the jungles, savannas, and woodlands that once flourished here. The badlands of the John Day Valley are fossil beds. These sedimentary rocks preserve a 40 million year record of plant and animal life. Congress established John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in 1975. It encompasses 14,000 acres in three separate units. Visitors can follow trails into the badlands and examine fossils displayed at the visitor  center while scientists continue
field investigations and the
painstaking analysis of the monument's vast
fossil record.Few places in the world offer the quality lifestyle of Eastern Oregon. The combination of accessible natural resources together with a centralized location gives this region enormous potential, yet retains the privacy so many residents covet. Whether you seek a retirement home or an exciting destination resort, you'll find them here. ² John Day River - North, South and main fork. Places to Stay ² Condon - Hotel Condon Activities
The opportunities include Rocky Mountain elk, mule and white-tail deer, quail, grouse, ducks, and geese.
Calm, peaceful raft trips to whitewater adventures, Eastern Oregon has it all. Experience rafting down the John Day River and the magnificent scenery.
Steelhead, mountain trout, bass and many others. The rivers, lakes and streams are plentiful
Hiking
Other Information ² Wheeler County Census Information
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