John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Cant Ranch
Nestled below Sheep Rock along the John Day River, just north of Picture Gorge, the ranch is one of the most intact remaining examples of early 20th century ranching operations in the valley. The Sheep Rock Un... More
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei)
Indian Paintbrush wildflower typically bloom in late spring at the Sheep Rock unit.
Purple Sage (Salvia dorrii) - Public domain botanical illustration
Typically during late May through July, purple sage plants bloom at the Sheep Rock unit.
Round-Headed Desert Buckwheat (Eriogonum sphaerocephalum)
Round-Headed Desert Buckwheat wildflowers typically bloom late May through July at the Sheep Rock unit.
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
The ranch is now part of the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The monument was established by Congress in 1974 to preserve one of the nation's most important deposits of mammalian foss... More
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - National Parks Gallery
Raccoons are found year-round throughout the park's three units.
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei)
Indian Paintbrush wildflowers typically bloom in late spring at the Sheep Rock unit.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Barn swallows can be found throughout the park in the summer months. They often nest in and around human made structures like the Cant Ranch Barn in the Sheep Rock Unit of the park.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Barn swallows can be found throughout the park in the summer months. They often nest in and around human made structures like the Cant Ranch Barn in the Sheep Rock Unit of the park.
Threadleaf phacelia (Phacelia linearis)
Threadleaf phacelia wildflowers bloom at the Sheep Rock unit typically in spring.
Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
One mule deer stands in a clearing at the Cant Ranch in the Sheep Rock Unit of the park.
Big Horn Sheep (Ovis Canadensis)
Bighorn sheep are most often seen on the journey between the Sheep Rock Unit and the Clarno Unit of the park.
Globe-Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana)
Late May to early June, globe-mallow wildflowers typically bloom at the Sheep Rock unit.
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Blue Basin, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
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Cathedral Rock, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
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View from the Mascall overlook, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
Cathedral domes, John Day State Park, Oregon (3424171157)
Original Collection: Gifford Photographic Collection Collection series: John Day Basin Item Number: P218:WMG John Day Cathedral Domes You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here. ... More
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon - This view shows more detail of the John Day Formation and the overlying Columbia lavas (Picture Gorge Basalt) exposed on the mountainsides north of Sheep Rock. I... More