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Painted Hills in Central Oregon
PAINTED HILLS STATE PARK (CENTRAL OREGON): The yellow, gold, black, red, and orange colors of Painted Hills are some of the stunning works of mother nature and is one of the most unique geological attractions in Central Oregon. It reveals millions of years of history in the layers of mountains. Through the rugged landscapes of Central Oregon, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument near Mitchell, Oregon is nature’s one of the miracle. And Painted Hills in John Day is one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. The geographical beauty and colorful layers of these eroded hills are educational for kids and fun for adults to hike the small trails. All the trails are short and easy for anyone and offer spectacular view of the hills.
We were there with few family friends during the kids’ spring break, in end of the March, 2016. We stayed in Bend for two full days. 1st day was spent by driving around in our car (make sure to have sufficient engine oil) and going to Old Bend and The High Desert Museum and 2nd day was for Painted Hills State Park and Smith Rock State Park. The weather was nice, without any rain. But summer would probably be the best time to explore this place. We wanted to go to Newbury Volcanic Monument and Lava River Cave too, but both were closed and don’t usually open until April.
Painted Hills is not that big area and just took us couple hours to stroll and enjoy the colors of the small hills. If you are a passionate photographer, I would recommend to go there during sunrise or sunset for gorgeous colors combinations. It is out in the middle of nowhere…there is a toilette facility near the entrance but no restaurants or vending machines. There is no park entrance fee.
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Gorgeous colours. I find documentary video about Painted Hills, take a look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX-dkS2gV3w
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Thanks for sharing the video, amazing place…cheers
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This was the traditional land of Sahaptian speaking people. It’s a beautiful place. You’ve captured it well in your photographs! Thanks for sharing!
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Oh, didn’t know that. There were some other reservations in that surrounding area. Thanks for the info and stopping by…cheers
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Sahaptain is a larger ethnic group covering several areas, Oregon, Washington, also parts of Canada and perhaps south as well.
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Absolutely beautiful. I missed this when I was in Oregon, but will put it on my list if I happen to get out that way again. I love the shades of red in the rocks, thus Utah is my favorite state.
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Never been to Utah…planning to go there sometime soon…would love to see something similar there
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These colours are just gorgeous. I have never been in Oregon and it’s a pleasure to see and read your impressions.
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Oregon is full of natural beauty…a gem in the Pacific Northwest region…you will love it.
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