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A Painted View: Pull Up a Seat Challenge

A painted view in the Painted Hills in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon. Rainfall from a passing storm brought out the colors of this natural wonder.

Painted Hills, Oregon

Pull Up a Seat Challenge

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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