The fossils at John Day span 40 million years and offer one of the richest evolutionary records of the Cenozoic Era, including prehistoric alligators, bears, dogs, pigs, horses, cougars and even ...

Oregon's Painted Hills are considered one of the “Seven Wonders of Oregon,” with unique views that can sometimes feel unreal.

A Closer Look at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument expands on themes from the displays and exhibits at the monument's Thomas Condon Paleontology Center. Readers can explore the region's dramatic ...

It’s all about the fossils at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. This park is one of six National Park System units established specifically to preserve and protect Cenozoic Era (66 mya ...

Considered one of the “Seven Wonders of Oregon,” the Painted Hills are part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and are a must-see when traveling north of central Oregon. Here's what ...