The following are great websites to learn more about the area:

Oregon History Project:

http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/

Oregon Paleolands Institute:

http://www.paleolands.org

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

http://www.nps.gov/joda

Journey Through Time Scenic Byway:

http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Eastern-Oregon/Trips-We-Love/Journey-Through-Time-Scenic-Byway.aspx

Kam Wah Chung Museum:

http://www.traveloregon.com/Travel-Oregon-Magazine/Fall-Winter-2002/Explore-the-Lore.aspx

Eastern Oregon Visitors Association (EOVA):

http://www.eova.com

Things to Do in Oregon - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument:

http://www.thingstodo.com/states/OR/nationalparks/johnday.htm

Grant County Historical Museum:

http://www.ortelco.net/~museum/

John Day Fossil Beds, Oregon Vacation & Travel Guide:

http://www.go-oregon.net/John-Day-Fossil-Beds-National-Monument