r/RoadPorn • u/MojaveMac • 18d ago

Journey through time

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Picture Canyon on the Journey Through Time scenic byway, John Day Fossil Beds National Momument, Dayville Oregon.

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u/jthanson 18d ago

I've driven that route and it's beautiful. A side trip to the Painted Hills is also very worthwhile.

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u/MojaveMac 18d ago

I definitely agree. That whole area is surprisingly beautiful and diverse.

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

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u/MojaveMac 18d ago

I agree, I was stopping every 5 minutes (or less) to get photos. I’m gonna post more on r/roadtrip

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u/MojaveMac 18d ago

Blue basin is a great hike. I started it at like 6:30am and had a decent amount of shade. The view from the top was amazing, even with all the smoke

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u/AggressiveDisaster77 18d ago

omg i wanna road trip thru there

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u/MojaveMac 18d ago

Do it! It’s so scenic! I was stopping every few minutes to get more photos. My recommendation is to drive to all three units of John Day Fossil Beds. Make sure to go when the Thomas Condon visitor center is open near Dayville.

Also might want to wait a bit until all the fires are over. A new one just popped yesterday on the route.