Welcome to one of the most stunning places in the USA—the Painted Hills, located in Wheeler County, Oregon. This video takes you deep into the heart of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, where millions of years of history are painted into colorful stripes across hills and valleys.
From red and orange to gold, black, and gray, these surreal colors tell the story of volcanic eruptions, ancient floodplains, and changing climates. Learn about how these hills formed over 35 million years ago, what makes the colors shift throughout the day and seasons, and why springtime and post-rain visits offer the best views.
📍 In this video, we’ll show:
The best time to visit the Painted Hills
The meaning behind the colorful layers
Top trails like Painted Cove and Carroll Rim
Wildlife and wildflowers in the area
Other activities nearby like fossil hunting, museum visits, and hiking in Ochoco National Forest
Whether you're a traveler, photographer, or nature lover, the Painted Hills are a must-see destination in Eastern Oregon. This video is your complete travel guide to experiencing the magic of this natural wonder.
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From red and orange to gold, black, and gray, these surreal colors tell the story of volcanic eruptions, ancient floodplains, and changing climates. Learn about how these hills formed over 35 million years ago, what makes the colors shift throughout the day and seasons, and why springtime and post-rain visits offer the best views.
📍 In this video, we’ll show:
The best time to visit the Painted Hills
The meaning behind the colorful layers
Top trails like Painted Cove and Carroll Rim
Wildlife and wildflowers in the area
Other activities nearby like fossil hunting, museum visits, and hiking in Ochoco National Forest
Whether you're a traveler, photographer, or nature lover, the Painted Hills are a must-see destination in Eastern Oregon. This video is your complete travel guide to experiencing the magic of this natural wonder.
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00:00The Painted Hills of Oregon are one of the most colorful natural wonders in the United
00:05States.
00:06Located in Wheeler County, they are part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument,
00:11a place where nature tells stories that go back millions of years.
00:16These hills look like they have been painted by hand thanks to the stunning stripes of
00:20red, gold, black, orange, and yellow spread across them.
00:24The colors and layers show different geological time periods when the area used to be a river
00:29floodplain.
00:30More than 35 million years ago, volcanic eruption dropped layers of ash into this region.
00:37Over time, that ash mixed with minerals and compressed into the beautiful bands we see
00:42today.
00:43The black color in the soil comes from lignite, which is ancient plant matter.
00:47The gray comes from the mudstone, shale, and silt stone, while the bright red and orange
00:53tones are from a mineral-rich soil called laterite, formed when the region had a warm and wet
00:59climate.
01:00What's even more amazing is that the hills' colors change with sunlight and season, making
01:05every visit feel unique.
01:07The best time to visit the painted hill is right after it rains.
01:11The moisture deepens the colors and makes the hills glow even more vibrantly.
01:16In the spring, especially from April to May, you will see small yellow wildflowers flowing
01:22through the cracks in the red hills, making a view even more magical.
01:26The contrast of color is a dream come true for photographers and nature lovers.
01:31In the winter, after a soft snowfall, the white snow on the top of the colorful hills creates
01:37a striking and peaceful scene.
01:40Visitors from all over the world come here to walk the easy and well-marked trails.
01:45There are picnic areas, parking spaces, and helpful signs that explain how these colors and layers
01:52formed over time.
01:53The Painted Corp Trail, Carol Rim Trail, and Leaf Hill Trail are popular routes that offer
01:59close-up and panoramic views of the hills.
02:02Whether you are taking pictures, hiking, or just relaxing, there's something here for everyone.
02:08Beyond the hills, there are much more to explore in eastern Oregon.
02:12You can go fossil hunting, visit the Thomas Condon Planothology Museum, or enjoy a peaceful
02:18boat ride on the Jonder River.
02:20In nearby Okoko National Forest, you can try mushroom-forging cross-country skiing or hike
02:27through hidden trails surrounded by wildlife.
02:30Watch deer, antelopes, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
02:33At night, the sky is filled with stars, and the silence of nature gives you a sense of
02:38calm that's hard to find anywhere else.
02:41The Painted Hills are open all year, and the views never get all.
02:45Whether it's your first time or your fifth visit, the magic is always there.
02:50It's the perfect place to spend a day with family or enjoy some peaceful time alone in
02:55nature.
02:56With good paths, clean picnic spots, and lots to learn and see, it's easy to understand
03:01why the Painted Hills are one of the Oregon's top natural wonders.