Wintery Weather Advisory in Effect! Use caution while driving through the monument. Slick and icy conditions are predicted through Friday. Warm clothes are highly recommended for traveling in winter weather. Check TripCheck.com for current road conditions.

We've been hosting a visiting researcher this week! Dr. Anne Kort from the University of Michigan has been studying a nearly complete fossil dog skeleton we've had in collections since the early 1990s. Dr. Kort is a former intern, and we're glad to have her back. #FossilFriday

It's a Quail on a mail...box! California Quail don't need to drink water most of the time. They get most of their moisture from insects and succulent vegetation.

🎂 We’re turning 50 this year! We are holding 50th anniversary events on June 20 - 21. Check out the schedule on the link below! #FindYourPark nps.gov/joda/learn/new…

This week we are celebrating our 50th anniversary! We have a full slate of activities on Friday and Saturday including hikes of Blue Basin, museum gallery tours, fossil preparation experiences, a bird talk, a birdwatching walk, and a reunion potluck! nps.gov/joda/learn/new…

The area around the historic barn will be closed to the public starting 9/19/2025 for preservation work. The closure is estimated to last until 2/28/26. Please follow posted closure signs. The grounds and trails around the Cant Ranch will remain open.

Know before you go! The Black Rock fire is burning northwest of the Clarno Unit of the park. It is currently not impacting visitation to the park. use cation when driving as fire crews will be in the area. For current conditions, you can go here: app.watchduty.org

🚨The Clarno Unit of the park is CLOSED until further notice due to danger from the Black Rock fire. The public is asked to stay out of the area as evacuation orders are in effect and to not hinder fire operations. 🚨

🐾Are you visiting the park with your BARK or MEOW Ranger? Are you visiting the park, but they couldn't come? Either way talk to a ranger, tell us a story, show us a picture so they can earn their badge!🐾🐕🐈‍⬛

The Blue Basin Trailhead, just 5 minutes from the visitor center hosts the not to be missed 1.3-mile Island In Time trail. It's cooling off here and we are expecting rain, which means the colors are going to POP and deepen. 🥾😃📸

The Clarno Unit of the park is open again!

This California Quail family came to visit us at the Visitor Center! These quail are highly social and a group of quail is called a covey. #WildlifeWednesday

The area around the barn at the Historic Cant Ranch is now closed to the public for preservation work to replace the roof and support elements. The closure is estimated to last until 2/28/26. Please follow posted closure signs.

Our paleontology field season is starting to wind down but we’re still getting out! when fossil are larger and fragile, like the rhino leg our team is working on here we make a large plaster jacket to bring it back to the lab safely. #FossilFriday #FromTheField

Q: "When is the best time of day to see the hills?" A: The golden hour before sunset can be great, but with dynamic weather conditions you can usually get some amazing views as the clouds and sun changes!

🍂🧣Happy first day of fall!☕🍂