We decided to spend an extra day in Dayville. The campground is tranquil and the weather is beautiful. It also gave us a chance to visit John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. I had never heard of this National Park before, but I am very glad we decided to visit. It is an incredible preservation of life through millions of years. Since the 1860’s exploration and study have yielded amazing results. Each year, hundreds of specimens are added to the collection and the fossil beds have yielded significant findings and so much information is collected that scientists are able to assemble and reconstruct ancient ecosystems. The beds are dispersed across 20,000 square miles of eastern Oregon. Obviously, more than a day would be needed to fully appreciate the area.
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