Painted Hills

Geological formation Mitchell, Oregon, United States

What to expect

The Painted Hills is a geologic site with layers of color formed by cycling periods of wet and dry climate conditions, featuring red, yellow, and black soils, and fossils of ancient plants and animals

Plan your family visit to the Painted Hills with these blog insights 👇

Exploring The Seven Natural Wonders of Oregon as a Family

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove through the hills and enjoyed the scenic views of the rock layers

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the unique geological formation and the changing colors of the rocks ✨

Sensational Road Trip From Seattle To Yellowstone

This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped to admire the Painted Hills, which are a stunning display of vibrant colors

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the different colors of the hills and the unique landscape ✨