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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. Location Map Swimming, fishing, boating, bird watching, and hiking in the John Day River basin Hiking, photographing, in the three units of the John day Fossil Beds National Monument Hunting for fossils, thunder eggs, and unusual stones from prehistoric times throughout this area Visiting the Thomas Condon Paleontology Museum for a glimpse of the ancient history of this region (travel on one of Oregon’s great scenic byways to get there). Picking incredible tasting fruit (cherries and apricots in June/July, nectarines and peaches in July/August, and apples and pears in September/October) in the famous Kimberly valley along John Day River Visiting the Twickenham school - an original school building of pioneer times – and travel the old Twickenham road. Visiting the Fossil Rodeo and Country Fair in August, or the Painted Hills Festival in September. Going snowmobiling, sledding, or cross country skiing in the Ochoco Mountains in the winter season Off Roading at the Morrow County ATV park in the Umatilla National Forest Check out hunting season- hunting for small and big game! Floating the John Day river: The best time to raft the river is between April and June. Rafts can be rented at Service Creek Stage Stop. Tours with experienced river guides can be organized by one of the two outfitters in the region Visiting the Kam Wah Chung Museum in John Day to learn fascinating facts about Oregon’s pioneer history.
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| Cheryl Jenison Broker |
Pine Street & Hwy 19 Spray, Oregon 97874 |
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