The Palisades are more than just tan cliff formations! The Clarno Unit is an important paleontological resource that inspires wonder and discovery of Oregon’s semi-tropical past for present and future generations. What were you hoping to discover while walking the Arch Trail? Were you seeking a stronger understanding of Clarno’s unapparent, turbulent history? Perhaps you simply needed a quiet space with a view. Whatever your reason was for hiking the Arch Trail, now you may have a greater appreciation for the role John Day Fossil Beds National Monument serves to preserve these valuable resources. As a visitor, you can help us preserve these important resources by staying on trail and leaving the fossils in their resting place for the next hikers to enjoy!
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service