US National Monument: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Oregon (1975)

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon is a protected area of 75,000 acres of sagebrush steppe and canyonlands, with a rich fossil record from the Miocene Epoch.

The park is a great place for hikes and camping and the scenery is stunning.

Fossil beds are found at the Sheep Rock Unit, Clarno Unit, and Painted Hills Unit in the park.

The Clarno Unit is known for its 48-million-year-old fossilized palm trees and the Painted Hills Unit has a stunning array of colourful hills.

The Sheep Rock Unit is the main visitor center and has a museum with fossils and interactive exhibits.

The park also offers guided hikes and ranger-led activities.

The park is open year-round, but summer is the best time to visit, as temperatures are milder.

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