Kent sits in sherman county along the US-97 corridor, where wheat fields unfurl toward basalt rims and sunsets seem close enough to touch. Residents prize the unhurried pace and star-bright nights, yet weekend adventure is minutes away. Hike, camp, and watch bighorn sheep at Cottonwood Canyon State Park, or wander ancient leaf and log imprints at the John Day Fossil Beds’ Clarno Unit; both deliver big-sky beauty without the crowds. History buffs can stroll the storied streets of shaniko, while everyday conveniences and a friendly café scene await in nearby grass valley. When you need broader shopping, healthcare, or arts, the dalles on the Columbia River makes an easy day trip.
Families appreciate the single-campus Sherman County School District, based in moro, where small class sizes mean teachers know students by name and programs like FFA, athletics, and hands-on STEM thrive. Community spirit shows up at the county fair, harvest gatherings, and exhibits at the Sherman County Historical Museum. With wide-open roads, abundant sunshine, and trailheads, rivers, and fossil beds close by— including Cottonwood Canyon State Park and the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument —Kent delivers a rare blend of quiet living and easy access to extraordinary landscapes.
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