Located in Mitchell, Oregon, the Painted Hills Unit is a popular destination within the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. With its striking layers of red, tan, orange, and black, the Painted Hills preserve a record of past climate change and feature a diverse collection of leaf fossils dating back 39-30 million years. Visitors can witness the ever-changing colors and tones of the hills, especially during the late afternoon, making it a photographer's paradise.
Aside from the Painted Hills, the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument offers other units to explore, such as the Clarno Unit, which boasts the oldest exposed layers and fossil-bearing trails, and the Sheep Rock Unit, home to the Thomas Condon Visitor Center and scenic trails. With its unique geological formations and rich fossil history, the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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