A team from Arizona State University visited the John Day Fossil Beds to study its geology, using the same technology on the current Mars rover Curiosity. They hope to learn about the history of ...

Terry RichardThe Painted Hills can be stunningly beautiful in the right light. This photo was taken in mid-May 2007, about 5 p.m. when the clouds broke on a stormy day. The John Day Fossil Beds ...

KIMBERLY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering ...

Oregon is a land of contrast. There are shimmering lakes, towering mountain peaks, the long-distance Oregon Trail, and the rugged Pacific coastline. All these are painted on the state's landscape, ...

The 14,000-acre John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in the eastern part of the state is a ... Visitors can explore this unusual record of time by visiting three major fossil beds, called ...

Researchers created 3D models of ancient tracks in Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The study revealed a glimpse of animal life 50 million years ago.

Two days of special programs highlight 50 year anniversary. KIMBERLY — The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will host a series of events June 20-21 in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument serves a special purpose — “to preserve and interpret the story of the geological past of the John Day region,” explained Nick. Need a break? Play the ...

Researchers created 3D models of ancient tracks in Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The study revealed a glimpse of animal life 50 million years ago.

Central Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a colorful wonderland of painted hills and geologically ... “All three are unique in terms of their geology and the fossil record. ...