Columbia County
Located on the Oregon Coast & Portland Metropolitan Area

Established in January of 1854, the county was carved out of Washington County and is the first county downstream from Portland on the Oregon side of the Columbia River.

The county is connected to Astoria to the west and to Portland by Highway 30, which runs through the county's major towns, including Scappoose, St Helens, the county seat, Rainier and Clatskanie.

Although close to Portland, we include it in both the Portland and Oregon Coast Regions.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort Redmond November 26 thru January 1 25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28 Parade of Lights Elgin December 5

Other upcoming events include: Redhawk Winery Festival Salem November 21 thru November 29 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28 PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28