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I'd like to live in Arlington. It's on the Columbia river but isolated from other towns, dry grass/sagebrush and dry climate, sometimes rugged weather conditions, within 50 miles of shopping (Hermiston or The Dalles), 2 hours from Oregon's largest city (Portland) and located just off Interstate 84, good police protection (Sheriff's deputies located in town), good EMS system (distant to hospitals/medical facilities, though). Rural, great for train lovers, Highway 19 connects with more rustic towns. A short drive to agricultural country. Definitely not for everyone, poor employment prospects (except the Arlington dump!, no smells in town though), sudden unpredictable winds, snow and ice winters...need to have a source of income and be content at home when weather makes it necessary. It's got a rugged beauty and yet access to the rest of the world that some of NE Oregon's towns do not.
Last edited by BeeBuzz; 10-04-2009 at 10:35 PM..
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