The geology of Central Oregon represents several millennia of terrestrial disturbance and upheaval. At first glance the landscape seems uncomplicated and similar but underneath lies a plethora of
complex tales from the ancient past. Cascades Adventures will be hiking into our geologic past in the westernmost province of the Blue Mountains. Come join us Saturday, November 22nd as we hike to an
ancient column of volcanic tuff and explore the brightly colored soils from eons ago. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering a round trip distance of 5.6 mile to the base of Steins Pillar. The
end of the day will consist of a couple ¼ & ½ mile walks at the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
