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John Day Fossil Beds

May 21, 2015

12 Strange Natural Wonders in the Pacific Northwest and BC

These odd Oregon, British Columbia and Washington State destinations can compete with even the best video game or smartphone and win. Don't tell kids the science behind the weird natural ... Read More

Filed Under: Beach Trips, Day Trips, Florence, Get Outdoors! Camping & Hiking Trips, John Day Fossil Beds

July 9, 2013

Oregon Road Trip: Dig for Fossils, Meet Dinos & Haunt a Ghost Town

Each turn on an Eastern Oregon road trip presents a new view of the region. Driving through valleys and over peaks carved by ancient floods, you'll encounter flat range where cattle graze, basalt ... Read More

Filed Under: John Day Fossil Beds Tagged With: activities, breakfast, Eastern Oregon, family, Painted Hills

June 20, 2013

Painted Hills (Oregon) with Kids: Photos & Tips

Painted Hills Cove Trail, Oregon

The Painted Hills are one part (or "unit") of a three-part Oregon national monument: The John Day Fossil Beds, located in Eastern Oregon. They're all pretty cool, but I think this is my ... Read More

Filed Under: John Day Fossil Beds Tagged With: Eastern Oregon with Kids, kids, Little Pine Cafe, Painted Cove, Painted Hills

July 15, 2011

Family Travel! Cari’s family visits Eastern Oregon

Cari Gesch, a Portland-based mom to two kids (ages 10 and 4), travels the Northwest with her trusty camera in tow. This professional photographer (check out her blog, Wahkeena Exposures -- it has tons ... Read More

Filed Under: Eastern Oregon, John Day Fossil Beds Tagged With: Eastern Oregon, family, kids

April 18, 2010

7 Don’t-Miss Oregon & Washington National Parks for Kids

Painted Hills at John Day Fossil Beds Desert sands, old-growth forests, mountain glaciers, spooky caves, dino bones and pig wars. There, I've summed up the National Parks for you -- but your kids ... Read More

Filed Under: Crater Lake, John Day Fossil Beds, Mount Rainier, San Juan Islands Tagged With: camping, Eastern Oregon, history, kids, outdoor pursuits

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