United States: Oregon: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Painted Hills

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Michael
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Worth visiting!

Beautiful!

I had an amazing time on my trip to the painted hills.
The hikes were all easy (save for the desert heat) and each of them provided spectacular views. I saw deer, elk, lizards, and antelope all over the place.
It just so happened that the town of Fossil was hosting a bluegrass festival when I was there too, so my night of camping was extra entertaining.

If you’re interested in fossils, I suggest stopping by the High School in Fossil, OR to hunt for some. It only costs three bucks and you’re guaranteed to find something interesting.