Oregon Paleo Lands Center
Hikes, Bike, and Road Tours
Hikes
Sutton Mountain can beat any hike in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument area
John Day Fossil Beds provides backup plan when river trip goes awry (photos)
Sheep Rock Unit in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has 'secret' hike on other side of river
Painted Hills, seven great hikes around one of 7 Wonders of Oregon (photos)
Painted Hills Unit is rock star of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (photos)
Bike Tours
Oregon Scenic Bikeways - 2019 Brochure
Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway (Travel Oregon)
Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway Map
Itinerary – Paleo Lands Bike Tour, from Eastern Oregon Visitor Assn.
Sutton Mt. Bike Loop, Discover a Desert Gem
30 Bike Rides: John Day Fossil Beds Region, Enter Search Location: John Day Fossil Beds, All Types
Road Tours
Road Trip: John Day Fossil Beds Country
Journey Through Time Scenic Byway (includes new Painted Hills loop)
Road Conditions
TRIP CHECK OREGON ROAD CONDITIONS, or Phone # 511
Road Camera US 26 at Ochoco Summit:
BLM Maps / BLM Resources
Sutton Mountain and Pat's Cabin Wildernesses
Oregon Sutton Mountain Wilderness Study Area
John Day River Access Mainstream
Oregon Paleo Lands
Institute Center
We are currently closed for the season.
Upcoming Events
May 11, 2024 - Community Listening Session and Annual Spring Cleaning
Opening Day for 2024 Season - TBA.
Want to Volunteer?
The Paleo Lands Center invites you, to meet the public and school groups at our educational hub of the John Day Basin. Volunteers can serve as Board Members, Advisors, Center helpers and docents and help share exciting natural history exhibits, brochures, and books with visitors and schools.
Please Contact the Center at 541-763-4480 or paleolands@gmail.com for details
*Please call or email if you would like to schedule your school group for a visit during the week. Thank you!
Contact Information
333 West Fourth Street
Post Office Box 104
Fossil, OR 97830
Phone: (541) 763-4480
Email: paleolands@gmail.com