I titled the post this because a) it’s what the national monument is called, and b) it sounds like jibberish. As if I, apropos of nothing, announced, “Millard Fillmore Batik Scarf Squadron.”
Which would be equally amusing – or maybe that’s just me.
But the truth is, the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon – which includes the aforementioned Painted Hills Unit – is worth taking seriously for the gorgeous landscape alone. I didn’t make it to the fossils part because, well, I don’t get super excited about old bones (joke alert!), plus they don’t make for stunning photographs.
But I did get super excited about these beautiful hills.
Sexy, no?
I couldn’t get enough of that red stripe.
Or those curves.
So I’ve added this to my list of “National Parks I had no expectations for but turned out to be pretty great.” It happens on every Scamp.
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Thanks – these are wonderful.
Thanks for saying so, Ron!
Oh my gosh. This country is so full of beautiful spaces. I’m so glad you are going around documenting it all!
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Thanks, Manisha! It’s entirely my pleasure. 🙂
Thanks for sharing these beautiful and, yes, sexy photos!
My pleasure, Beth!
I’m running out of adjectives here. All I can think to say is you have very rich eyes.
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Susan – That is a beautiful compliment, thank you. 🙂
I’d hoped to get there on our way back this year – didn’t happen but your shots confirm all the other reports I’ve heard so guess I’ll add it in for NEXT year! 🙂 Lovely lovely photos as always!
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Sherry – Yes, definitely get there next time. Well worth a visit! And thank you for the kind words. 🙂