Gilliam County blends wide-open horizons, wheat country heritage, and river-carved adventure into an easygoing place to call home. Weekends often start on the Columbia in Arlington, where the marina and waterfront parks make room for boating, picnics, and sunsets, and the nearby Port of Arlington supports a lively mix of commerce and grain shipping. Hikers and anglers prize Cottonwood Canyon State Park for rugged trails, dark skies, and access to the wild-and-scenic John Day River, while cyclists and photographers roam quiet byways between wind farms and basalt cliffs.
Families appreciate strong local schools with the kind of personal attention that comes from small class sizes. Both the Condon School District and the Arlington School District offer academics, athletics, and hands-on programs that reflect the county’s agricultural and renewable-energy roots. Lifelong learners tap into regional pathways through Blue Mountain Community College, and services and events are coordinated by the responsive county government.
Commuters enjoy straightforward travel along I‑84 to destinations like The Dalles or Boardman, with weekend excursions easily extending into neighboring Morrow County and Sherman County. From the Gilliam County Fair to star-splashed nights, life here moves at a pace that leaves room to breathe.
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