Fossil, Oregon welcomes you to this recreational destination in the John Day River Territory. Named as a hotbed of natural-history relics, Fossil offers multiple ways to explore the stories of the landscape. Delve into paleontology at the Oregon Paleo Lands Center and dig for fossils at Wheeler High School.
- Whitewater rafting & fishing on the John Day & Columbia rivers
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, known worldwide for its remarkably complete preservation of millions of years of plant & animal life. Real research is still being done here by scientists. Take a trip 40 million years into the past. These colorful rock formations are world-class record-keepers of Oregon’s prehistoric past.
- Local fossil digs & gold panning – dig for your own fossils behind the baseball field at Wheeler High School
- Kinzua Hills Golf Club – Oregon’s only 6-Hole course
- Scenic areas for biking, birding, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycling, nature photography & beautiful clear night skies for star gazing
- Museums housing Wheeler County memorabilia as well as prehistoric artifacts & fossils
- Plenty of refreshment choices at local cafes, coffee shops, restaurants & lounges
Independent lodging partner in Fossil, Oregon
Wilson Ranches Retreat Experience true Pioneer hospitality! Enjoy scenic horseback rides, cattle drives, and hiking on a 9,000 acre working cattle ranch. Close to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, bass fishing, river rafting, and golfing. Check Availability
Phone: 541-763-2227. Toll Free: 866-763-2227
Give a generous Gift of pioneer hospitality, relaxation and memories. A gift certificate from Wilson Ranches Retreat will pair the recipient with an opportunity to explore an Oregon working cattle and dude ranch.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
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