KIMBERLY — The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will host a series of events June 20-21 in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The John Day Fossil Beds span 14,000 acres and were designated as ...

Earlier this year, a new study was published with a groundbreaking discovery from the John Day Fossil Beds Monument in central and eastern Oregon. While the park is mostly known for what are commonly ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The first-ever described fossilized grasshopper nest has been identified after scientists discovered the 29-million-year-old fossil in the John Day Fossil Beds in 2016, the ...

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 never short on things to do and sites to see, and the state also has some unique destinations that can sometimes feel like you're on another planet. Of these special places, Oregon's Painted ...

If you’re looking to explore Oregon’s unique landscapes without too much strain, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds offer some awesome easy hikes. These spots are known for their colorful ...

MITCHELL, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The first-ever described fossil grasshopper eggs and egg pod on Earth has been found in the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the National Park ...

Ever wonder how saber-toothed cats and other extinct creatures behaved? Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far ...