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
Bed and Breakfast 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.
The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn, dude ranch or historic hotel. With 22 members to choose from that’s a lot of choices and with an 18 months expiration recipients have plenty of time to redeem them at the Inn of their choosing.
Order Oregon B&B Gift Certificates Now. They are available in $50 increments and can be redeemed at any one of our member inns..
Three Ways to Order Gift Certificates:
Order online. Don’t include your credit card information on that form. We will call you for payment information
E-mail info@obbg.org or call OBBG at 503-893-4210. Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers. We’ll get back to you for the details: who will be the recipient of your thoughtful gift, acquire your payment method and shipping information. We’ll send them by mail, to either you or the recipient, with delivery confirmation. The recipient will have a great time getting away to a high-quality destination of their choice.
Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.
Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority.
Although mask guidelines are lifted:
● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.
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