Things to do in John Day
Blue Mountains Scenic Byway
The perfect day trip back Through Fascinating History. Up Through Incredible Scenery This byway parallels I-84 diagonally across the northeastern corner of Oregon. But it offers even more in the way of historic and scenic wonders, not to mention secluded recreational activities. If you keep your eyes peeled and your binoculars handy, don't be surprised if you spot more wildlife than humans. Call (541) 567-6151 for more information.
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
astern Oregon holds many unexpected elements: pine-forested mountains, glades preserving tall native grasses and wildflowers, deep canyons, trout streams, and small coves of pinnacled badlands. Intriguing, too, are its hidden landscapes—the fossil remains of the jungles, savannas, and woodlands that once flourished here. The badlands of the John Day Valley are fossil beds. These sedimentary rocks preserve a 40-million-year record of plant and animal life. Congress established John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in 1975. It encompasses 14,000 acres in three separate units. Visitors can follow trails into the badlands and examine fossils displayed at the visitor center while scientists continue field investigations and the painstaking analysis of the monument's vast fossil record. Call (541) 987-2333 for more information.
John Day River
The segment from Service Creek to Tumwater Falls offers exceptional anadromous steelhead and warm-water bass fishing; whitewater boating; and archeological, historical and paleontological values. The John Day flows through a number of colorful canyons, broad valleys, and breathtaking terrain. Call (541) 575-0547 for more information.
3050 Northeast 3rd, Prineville, OR 97845
Kam Wah Chung Co Museum
Imagine a Chinese herbal doctor's home, office, and gerneral store just as it was in the early to mid 1900's. Open your eyes and find yourself in the Kam Wah Chung Museum! Narrated tours are available. Renovations and preservation activities are happening in 2006. Call 800-551-6949 for more information.