Visiting the Painted Hills? Check out our photo diary to help you plan your trip!
Writing has never been my forte. I always have too many thoughts rolling around in my head and haven’t figured out a good method to organize them or get them out. I mainly like taking photos and sharing them, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to grow in my writing.. it’s just a slow process. I wanted to, however, create a space for me to share photos pressure free and I hope that’s okay! :)
Here’s our photo diary of the Painted Hills. If you want to see more info on the park, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Painted Hills and All the Best Stops for Your Eastern Oregon Road Trip. We’ve detailed everything you need to know to plan your trip.
![Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - One of the Seven Wonders of Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-hills-photos-ftsq.jpg)
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Last Updated: March 7, 2024
Our Painted Hills Photo Diary
![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-hills-overlook-trail-oregon.jpg)
![The Painted Hills Sign, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/G1_the-painted-hills-or.jpg)
![John Day Fossil Beds Painted Hills Unit + Your Essential Guide to the National Monument // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/E1_painted-hills-oregon.jpg)
![Panoramic Views of the Painted Hills from the Carroll Rim Trail + Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Painted Hills Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/carroll-rim-trail-painted-hills-or.jpg)
![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/I1_painted-hills-overlook.jpg)
![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/I2_the-painted-hills-john-day.jpg)
![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/F1_painted-hills-overlook-trail.jpg)
![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/F2_the-painted-hills-overlook.jpg)
![Painted Cove Nature Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-cove-nature-trail-oregon.jpg)
![Painted Cove Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/H2_painted-cove-trail.jpg)
![Painted Cove Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/H1_painted-cove-trail.jpg)
![John Day Fossil Beds Painted Hills Unit + Your Essential Guide to the National Monument // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-hills-unit-john-day-fossil-beds.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/J1_carroll-rim-trail-painted-hills.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/J2_carroll-rim-painted-hills.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit + The Ultimate Guide to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-hills-carroll-rim-trail-h.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/J1_carroll-rim-trail-painted-hills.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/J2_carroll-rim-painted-hills.jpg)
![Red Scar Knoll Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/red-scar-knoll-painted-hills-oregon-h.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/K1_carroll-rim-trail-john-day.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/K2_carroll-rim-trail-view.jpg)
![John Day Fossil Beds Painted Hills Unit + Your Essential Guide to the National Monument // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/painted-hills-oregon.jpg)
Where to Stay
Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Find a great deal on Portland hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a PNW travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
What do you think about these photo diaries? Do you think I need to add more story in the form of words behind them? Or what would you like to see?
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![Painted Hills Overlook Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Eastern Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/F1_painted-hills-overlook-trail.jpg)
![Carroll Rim Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Oregon // localadventurer.com](https://localadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/J2_carroll-rim-painted-hills.jpg)
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