Biking in Bandon

Biking in Bandon The Oregon Coast is known for its bicycling opportunities, and the south end is no exception. There are many options for people who prefer to stick to the pavement as well as those who would rather bike on trails, and it’s possible to find these great biking spots within just a half […]

A Hike Up Humbug Mountain

A Hike Up Humbug Mountain Spring is an unpredictable time on the South Coast, much like a lot of the west coast. We’re never really sure if its going to be pouring rain, hailing, brilliantly sunny, batten-down-the-hatches windy, or some combination of all of the above. So on a March day when it looked like […]

Meet Grover and Debby of Winter River Books and Gallery

Meet Grover and Debby of Winter River Books and Gallery One of the fixtures and core businesses in Old Town Bandon is the Winter River Books and Gallery  on 2nd Street, across from the Continuum Building. Over its years of existence, owners Grover Hatcher and Debby Johnson have made Winter River Books the go-to for books and […]

The Legend of Face Rock

The Legend of Face Rock Countless people have gazed upon Face Rock in Bandon and have wondered about its origin. Geologists will explain how the headland was eroded over time, separating the land and leaving rocks visible above the ocean’s surface. The native peoples of the South Coast, however, told a sad story of a […]

Hiking in Bandon

Hiking in Bandon One does not need to travel far to find quality hikes in and around Bandon. Whether you’re looking for a short stroll, a multi-day backpack trip or something in between, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. Hiking in Bandon is a wonderful way to see the many beautiful sites as […]

Horseback Rides on the Beach in Bandon

Horseback Rides on the Beach in Bandon Have you always dreamed of riding a horse along the ocean at sunset? Are you looking to give your kids or grandkids a unique and fun beach experience? Is horseback riding on the beach on your bucket list? If so, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the […]

Meet Brad Sinko of Face Rock Creamery

Meet Brad Sinko of Face Rock Creamery The Face Rock Creamery may be a relatively new business, but it is part of an old and integral tradition in Bandon. Cheese has been an important part of the town’s history since the 19th century; the industry even survived two major fires in 1914 and 1936 that destroyed […]

Marketing Your Vacation Home

Marketing Your Vacation Home After much thought and planning, you have decided to purchase a vacation rental home, you carefully chose the home, and you furnished it with all the necessary amenities. You are finally ready to have future guests calling and filling up your calendar. The next step in keeping your home filled with […]

Get to Know the Bandon Playhouse

Get to Know the Bandon Playhouse From Anything Goes to South Pacific to Steel Magnolias to Grease, the Bandon Playhouse has been entertaining audiences with a wide variety of dramas, comedies, variety shows and musicals for nearly 40 years. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Ron and Kathie Lecce. Ron is the president of the […]

Fresh Produce at Valley Flora Farm in Langlois

Fresh Produce at Valley Flora Farm in Langlois Tucked into the Floras Creek Valley near the community of Langlois, about 14 miles south of Bandon, is the 90 acre Valley Flora Farm run by Betsy Harrison and her two daughters, Abby and Zoe. Valley Flora is a diversified family farm growing a huge variety of […]