Columbia County is located in the panhandle of Oregon with easy access to the Greater Portland Metropolitan area, and just a short two hour drive to the Seattle area. There are plenty of rural settings in North Columbia County with smaller schools and community involvement at its best. Columbia County has a growing population and an influx of industry and major stores.
Wildlife is just a look away and is very plentiful all year around.
Rainier, Oregon is just across the Columbia River from Longview, Washington. It retains its small town life with the advantages of a city. The Lewis and Clark bridges crosses the Columbia River for a historic feel of the past. There is plenty of shopping, doctors, and just about any type of specialty shop you could need. North Columbia County Oregon is a great place to live.