Boring, Unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Boring is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Portland. Rolling hills shape the landscape, surrounded by evergreen forests and open spaces suitable for walking and outdoor exploration.
William H. Boring, a land surveyor, arrived in the area during the late 19th century and founded the settlement in 1903. His family name became the official designation when a post office was established.
The name draws amused reactions from travelers and has inspired partnerships with other towns that carry similarly unusual titles. Locals accept the attention with good humor and occasionally use it to bring people together at community gatherings.
U.S. Route 26 runs through the community and links it to Gresham in the west and Sandy to the east. Visitors find mostly quiet roads and a few small stores that cater to local residents.
The community maintains an official partnership with the Scottish village of Dull and the Australian town of Bland, forming a trio that runs humorous campaigns. Travelers sometimes make deliberate stops to photograph the town sign and experience the irony of the naming.
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