John Day Fossil Beds
@JDFossilBedsNPS
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Official Twitter for John Day Fossil Beds Nat’l Monument, which preserves and protects fossils & Cant Ranch Historic District. RT/follow/likes≠endorsement
Kimberly, OR
Joined February 2010
During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:
doi.gov
Operations in the Absence of Appropriations
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National park tourism is a critical economic driver for gateway communities and the nation. At John Day Fossil Beds NM, visitor spending in 2024 resulted in a $9.5 million benefit to the local economy. Learn more at https://t.co/FEXQqyqDAX.
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Trying to reach us? Our phones and Internet are out! We’re working on it, and in the meantime time, please email joda_interpretation@nps.gov and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re able.
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Q: "When is the best time of day to see the hills?" A: The golden hour before sunset can be great, but with dynamic weather conditions you can usually get some amazing views as the clouds and sun changes!
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Our paleontology field season is starting to wind down but we’re still getting out! when fossil are larger and fragile, like the rhino leg our team is working on here we make a large plaster jacket to bring it back to the lab safely. #FossilFriday #FromTheField
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The area around the barn at the Historic Cant Ranch is now closed to the public for preservation work to replace the roof and support elements. The closure is estimated to last until 2/28/26. Please follow posted closure signs.
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This California Quail family came to visit us at the Visitor Center! These quail are highly social and a group of quail is called a covey. #WildlifeWednesday
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The Blue Basin Trailhead, just 5 minutes from the visitor center hosts the not to be missed 1.3-mile Island In Time trail. It's cooling off here and we are expecting rain, which means the colors are going to POP and deepen. 🥾😃📸
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🐾Are you visiting the park with your BARK or MEOW Ranger? Are you visiting the park, but they couldn't come? Either way talk to a ranger, tell us a story, show us a picture so they can earn their badge!🐾🐕🐈��
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🚨The Clarno Unit of the park is CLOSED until further notice due to danger from the Black Rock fire. The public is asked to stay out of the area as evacuation orders are in effect and to not hinder fire operations. 🚨
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Know before you go! The Black Rock fire is burning northwest of the Clarno Unit of the park. It is currently not impacting visitation to the park. use cation when driving as fire crews will be in the area. For current conditions, you can go here:
app.watchduty.org
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
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The area around the historic barn will be closed to the public starting 9/19/2025 for preservation work. The closure is estimated to last until 2/28/26. Please follow posted closure signs. The grounds and trails around the Cant Ranch will remain open.
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This week we are celebrating our 50th anniversary! We have a full slate of activities on Friday and Saturday including hikes of Blue Basin, museum gallery tours, fossil preparation experiences, a bird talk, a birdwatching walk, and a reunion potluck! https://t.co/4cnn9GG7UG
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🎂 We’re turning 50 this year! We are holding 50th anniversary events on June 20 - 21. Check out the schedule on the link below! #FindYourPark
https://t.co/4cnn9GG7UG
nps.gov
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It's a Quail on a mail...box! California Quail don't need to drink water most of the time. They get most of their moisture from insects and succulent vegetation.
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The visitor center is currently experiencing a power outage. Bathrooms are closed and the visitor center will remain closed until power is restored. Please use vault toilets at Blue Basin or Mascall Overlook.
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