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RedRocket204
May 21, 2015Explorer
Some more Oregon suggestions...
The coast is definitely a must, lived on the north coast for nine years and it truly is beautiful.
Having said that, Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is amazing for natural scenery. There are 3 units there, this one being Painted Hills Unit:


There is no camping in the park so you would need to find a spot near there. We stayed in a great little town, Dayville, at the Fish House Inn and RV Park. It is really small so reservations are recommended. Near Dayville is another John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Sheep Rock Unit. There is a HS north of Dayville where you can legally dig for leaf fossils. There are many orchards nearby and you can pick you own fruit.
This area is truly a gem that most are not aware of. No crowds when we were there and such a nice place to visit.
The coast is definitely a must, lived on the north coast for nine years and it truly is beautiful.
Having said that, Oregon's John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is amazing for natural scenery. There are 3 units there, this one being Painted Hills Unit:


There is no camping in the park so you would need to find a spot near there. We stayed in a great little town, Dayville, at the Fish House Inn and RV Park. It is really small so reservations are recommended. Near Dayville is another John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Sheep Rock Unit. There is a HS north of Dayville where you can legally dig for leaf fossils. There are many orchards nearby and you can pick you own fruit.
This area is truly a gem that most are not aware of. No crowds when we were there and such a nice place to visit.
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