My Oroville



I have lived in Oroville for 14 years now. This year I have offically lived here longer than I have not. When I first moved here I thought it was a death sentence. All I wanted to do was get out and go back to the city. Now, I'm still a city girl but I can greatly appreciate the other side. My grass is greener. People say the worst things about Oroville (that are mostly true), but no one mentions the good. We have a huge lake, a river running through the entire town, lots of parks, bike trails, trees and beauty. I happen to love it. I have been picked on by people who can't imagine living in a small town like this. Well to them I say I can't imagine not.

My Husband and I live in a neighborhood that is butted up against a bunch of empty land along the river. While taking my dog for a walk around the neighborhood I decided to take a dirt road that lead up into the empty land. So open and beautiful and made for a great walk.

 

Seeing all that beautiful land right next to my house just made me appreciate where I live even more. We were able to buy a wonderful home for a resonable price that wouldn't have been possible other places.

View from our front door



At the river, like 1/4 mile from our house

Sunset from my front door






So even though there are many people who only see the negatives sides of Oroville, I encourage you to look around with fresh eyes. When you are crossing the bridge on Hwy 70 between Montgomery and Grand, really take a look at the scenery (when you are a passenger!) and realize just how lucky you are to live in such a beautiful place.

 

 

 

           All of those are less than 10 minutes from my front door. How amazing is that?