The Portland Neighborhood That Feels Like Living in the Forest
Arnold Creek sits at the far southwest edge of Portland. It’s a neighborhood that feels like living in the forest, with houses that feel a little more spread out and nature trails nearby. As part of our neighborhood guide series, we’re talking with KBOO news director and Arnold Creek resident Althea Billings about what makes this quiet, wooded pocket of the city unique.
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