Clackamas County

Once known for its expansive farmland, Clackamas County has become a highly populated, highly desirable place to live close to downtown Portland—and yet, it still feels a world away. Oregon City, the county seat, is the home of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center—a fantastic museum dedicated to the Pioneer Spirit responsible for bringing so many people West. Sitting on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River, this center offers today’s generation an inside look into the grit and peril of westward expansion. Even though many communities in Clackamas County border Portland, Oregon, their populations are tiny in comparison. In beautiful Mulino, Canby and Molalla, you’ll find close-knit communities, fantastic schools, and a kindness that cares for the neighbor.