For Kids

Become a Junior Ranger! This park is a window into the past with a fossil record spanning nearly 50 million years! Here, the rock layers record the time after dinosaurs went extinct and mammals diversified to dominate the landscape. While visiting the park complete as many activities as you can and turn it in to a Ranger for your badge. The Jr Ranger book cannot be mailed to be worked on outside the park as the visitor center exhibits are necessary to complete the activities.

Unearth fossil animals and plants found at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument by printing your own coloring pages!

The iconic National Park Service arrowhead emblem was created in 1949 by Dr. Aubrey Neasham. He used symbols to show us ideas and themes important to the National Parks. What do you think they the symbols mean? Find out more by completing this activity and then create your own arrowhead for specifically for John Day Fossil Bed!

Explore John Day Fossil Beds National Monument’s website to find amazing fossil animals and plants. Discover the fossils of the John Day Region and learn how Oregon has changed, right from where you already are!

Are you ready to take on the challenge of virtually exploring the park? Explore the park at your home and discover more about the Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.