Painted Hills

It is a beautiful place that is located in the Wheeler country in the United States state of Oregon. Its total area is approximately 3,132 acres and it lies 21 kilometers east of Bend and 14 kilometers northwest of Mitchell. It is named after its beautiful and vibrant hills and these different colored bands show the slow growth of hills for more than million years. The beautiful vibrant stratifications in the soil and the golden, yellows, reds and blacks of the painted hills are best viewed in the late afternoon. The shades and tones vary from visit to next visit as the clay stones alters with changing moisture and light levels. Its beauty is difficult to explain in words, the different color tones, the changing light effects and the distinct forms and shapes of this wonderful geological land make it an inspiring place to visit.