Retiring in Bandon

Retiring in Bandon Retirement opens up a wide variety of options that may not have previously been available. No longer are people tied to a particular town or even a specific state for employment, and as their kids are increasingly settled and independent, retirees are freer to live where they want to live, not where […]

Bandon’s Cranberry Farms: Mining for “Red Gold”

Bandon’s Cranberry Farms: Mining for “Red Gold” As we drive past Bandon’s many cranberry bogs, our curiosity is piqued. How do cranberries grow? How does the cranberry harvest work? What is the history of cranberry farming in Bandon? Cranberry farming has a long and rich history here in Bandon. Charles Dexter McFarlin came west from […]

Hiking at Port Orford Heads State Park

No trip to or through Port Orford would be complete without spending some time at Port Orford Heads State Park. This is a great stop for history buffs, hikers, picnic-seekers, and those interested in local museums and is great entertainment for the whole family. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, there were numerous shipwrecks […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas Christmas, for many, is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. It makes us smile just to think about green Christmas trees, colored lights, cooking, and family. It’s a time we give to and express our care for each other, family and strangers alike. This holiday season, we […]