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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
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Did You Know?
The fossil leaves found at the Painted Hills represent an assemblage of broad-leaf deciduous trees that were growing on the edge of lakes and streams.

Last Updated: September 15, 2006 at 11:18 EST