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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

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Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
October 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
September 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
August 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
August 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
July 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
July 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
July 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
July 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
July 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
June 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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I tried recording a video to really capture the scenery of the Blue Basin, but it is impossible. You need to be there (I know, stupid

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May 31, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Blue Basin was a breathtaking discovery. I had never imagined seeing a landscape like this one, with blue sediments eroded into an absynth-color mud.

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May 31, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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And of course the Sheep Rock unit and the Thomas Condon Visitor Center and its collection of fossils.

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May 31, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Followed by the Painted Hills. There I was completely stunned by the incredible colors of the geological sediments, creating a great earth and sky harmony on that sunny day.

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May 31, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Saturday, I did a compete tour of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Starting with the Clarno Unit, and the Geologic Time Trail, my first glimpse at the geological wonders of the area.

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May 31, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
May 28, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
May 21, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
April 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
April 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
March 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
February 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
February 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
February 7, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

#NPS #NationalParkService #JohnDayFossilBeds
Description: Sheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Located just across the John Day River from the Thomas Condon Visitor Center, it rises over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers can be seen on its slope. The camera is located at an elevation of approximately 2,100'.
February 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM