What are the Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills are part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
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What gives the Painted Hills their colors?
The Painted Hills get their colors from layers of ancient volcanic ash that weathered into clay.
What are the Seven Wonders of Oregon?
The Painted Hills are one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon.
How old are the John Day fossils?
Fossils at the John Day Fossil Beds span tens of millions of years.
Do the Painted Hills change color?
The colors of the Painted Hills change with the light and moisture.
Why can't you walk on the Painted Hills?
Visitors aren't allowed to walk on the Painted Hills because footprints can last for years.
Who first studied the John Day fossils?
Thomas Condon studied fossils in the John Day region in the 1860s.
Where are the Painted Hills?
The Painted Hills are near the town of Mitchell, Oregon.
How many units are in the John Day Fossil Beds?
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has three units: Painted Hills, Sheep Rock, and Clarno.
Are the Painted Hills good for stargazing?
The Painted Hills are a great place for stargazing.