The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has reopened after threats from two complex fires and the Shingle Fire subsided. (Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle)DAYVILLE — The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has reopened after threats and evacuation orders from the Rowe Creek Complex, Hay Creek Complex, and Shingle Fires subsided, the National Parks Association announced in an Aug. 6 news release. “The John Day Fossil Beds continue to have stunning scenery, colorful geologic features, and some of the richest fossil beds on earth. The release encouraged visitors to preserve and protect the precious paleontological and geological resources at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument by staying on trails during their visits. Officials in the release said staying on trails is critically important as the Painted Hills recover from the fire.