The John Day Fossil Beds are like nothing else. No other place in Oregon, and few other places in the world, can match this otherworldly landscape, where the soil comes in bands of color and is embedded with prehistoric fossils. Walking through these cerulean canyons and auburn hills can feel like exploring an alien planet, with strange new sights over every horizon. Whether you’re out to see the famous Painted Hills pictured here or hoping to explore what lies beyond, we have a complete guide to the many beautiful sights of the John Day Fossil Beds of central Oregon. Click the link in our bio to read more. Photos by HaleJamesB/The Oregonian #Oregon #PaintedHills #JohnDayFossilBeds #CentralOregon