We really enjoyed our visit here! The rangers gave the kiddos in our group an activity booklet to do, and upon completing at least some of the book, they received wooden badges to pin on their...
Thomas Condon Paleontology Museum
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The Thomas Condon Paleontology & Visitor Center in Kimberly, OR offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the prehistoric past of Oregon. With colorful rock formations and a world-class record of plant and animal evolution spanning over 40 million years, this center provides a fascinating glimpse into changing climates and past ecosystems. From exhibits and a working lab to scenic drives and hikes, visitors can witness science in action and discover the fossils that have been unearthed in the John Day region.
Immerse yourself in the ancient fossilized soils of the Sheep Rock Unit, marvel at the towering cliffs of the Painted Hills Unit, or explore the eroded claystone that reveals the past at the Clarno Unit. With the Thomas Condon Visitor Center as your starting point, you can embark on a journey through time and witness the spectacular scenery that showcases Oregon's rich paleontological heritage.
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This was a small, well organized collection tucked away in a beautiful location where you feel like a fossil is going to jump out of the mountain right in front of you. (or something like that)...
If you're really into fossils, you'll love this place. It's located at the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day fossil beds, and is a great place to see all sorts of fossils that were found in the...
This is a nice center. My kids did the Jr. Ranger program so it kept them interested. We skimmed through parts and it still took about 1 hour to go through everything.
The Thomas Condon Paleontology Museum is located in the Sheep Rock unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. It's worth going the distance. One learns about the primeval history of...
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