John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Reopens After Fires
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has reopened all three units of the park after multiple wildfires.
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2026-08-06
1 STORIES2026-06-11
1 STORIESGreat American Outdoors Act Funding Restores Historic Cant Ranch Barn and Shearing Shed
The legacy of early European settlers to the John Day Basin is being safeguarded. Supported by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund signed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020, the roofs of the historic Cant barn and shearing shed were restored.
Official NPS source2025-06-02
1 STORIESJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument to host 50th anniversary events
The public is invited to participate in a series of special programs the weekend of June 20-21, 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Official NPS source2025-04-17
1 STORIESAncient Footprints Unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds Reveal Prehistoric Animal Behaviors
A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now central and eastern Oregon.
Official NPS source2024-01-12
1 STORIESFossil grasshopper nest found at John Day Fossil Beds
Fossil grasshopper nest found at John Day Fossil Beds: 29-million-year-old fossils named for first superintendent of national monument. KIMBERLY, Oregon.– The first ever described fossil grasshopper eggs and egg pod on Earth has been found within the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. As reported in the journal, Parks Stewardship Forum, Jaemin Lee (University of California, Berkeley), Dr. Nicholas Famoso (John Day Fossil Beds National Monument), and Angela Lin (University of Oregon) used micro-CT scans to investigate the internal structure of over 50 fossilized insect eggs and an intact egg pod from the Sheep Rock Unit.
Official NPS source2023-04-12
1 STORIESEarth Day Roadside Cleanup Event
Celebrate National Volunteer Week and National Park Week at John Day Fossil Beds! We will be doing an Earth Day roadside cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Official NPS source2022-10-07
2 STORIESCelebrate National Fossil Day at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
National Fossil Day event at John Day Fossil Beds N.M. on October 15th, 2022
Official NPS sourceJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument announces Winter Visitor Center hours.
Official NPS source2020-11-12
1 STORIESRoy Zipp Selected as John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Superintendent
SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Roy Zipp to serve as the superintendent of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument starting November 22. Zipp currently serves as the superintendent at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in Washington.
Official NPS source2020-10-10
1 STORIESCelebrate National Fossil Day on Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Celebrate National Fossil Day on Saturday, October 10th, Join us virtually for a celebration of our national fossil heritage across the country.
Official NPS source2020-07-21
1 STORIESVirtual Premier of New Park Film and Webisodes
Join us on Facebook Live this week for a virtual viewing of the park films and webisodes.
Official NPS source2020-07-16
1 STORIESLimited Reopening of the Visitor Center on Weekends
Starting on Friday July 17, 2020 the Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., with an occupancy of up to ten visitors at a time inside the building. However, the fossil gallery, movie theater, and Junior Ranger room will not be open to the public at this time.
Official NPS source2020-05-14
1 STORIESJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument Reopens Outdoor Spaces at Painted Hills, Clarno, and Sheep Rock Units
Beginning May 15, 2020, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will reopen outdoor access at all three units of the park.
Official NPS source2020-04-14
1 STORIESMammals Recover Quickly After Major Historic Volcanoes Erupt
For the first time, the ways in which communities of mammals recover after volcanoes erupt have been quantified.
Official NPS source2020-03-24
1 STORIESJohn Day Fossil Beds Updated Responses to COVID-19
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has updated its responses to COVID-19 and, in addition to the existing closure of the visitor center, all outdoor areas of the park are closed as of March 24, 2020.
Official NPS source2020-03-19
1 STORIESJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Kimberly, Oregon – John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.
Official NPS source2020-03-02
1 STORIESYouth Conservation Corps Opportunity for 2020
If you are a youth ages 15 to 18, apply to be a YCC team member today!
Official NPS source2020-02-24
1 STORIESVolunteers Needed to Join the Painted Hills Pals
We are recruiting summer volunteers to help keep Painted Hills amazing. Do you like to be outside? Do you want to help people while protecting your park? Join us on March 11th from 6 to 8 pm at Howard Hall, 1051 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville, Oregon, to learn how you can join the Painted Hills Pals volunteers!
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