Oregon's Painted Hills are considered one of the “Seven Wonders of Oregon,” with unique views that can sometimes feel unreal.

The 2025-2026 Oregon Blue Book front cover features a stunning capture from the Painted Cove in the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, near Mitchell. Photographer Matt ...

Oregon is never ... other large vehicles do not go past the Painted Hills overlook, according to the National Park Service. To preserve the unique environment of the John Day Fossil Beds, it's ...