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View of Painted Hills from the overlook
View from Carroll Rim Trail
Red Hill is vibrantly colored against a blue and white cloud sky
A small sage struggles to survive in the absorptive clay
Boardwalk through the Painted Cove section of the park-- please stay on designated trails and boardwalks to avoid damaging the delicate clay
Vibrant yellow, orange, and red colors in patterns unique to these formations
Van camper view at the entrance to the Painted Hills Unit