Bandon’s Sea Stacks
Bandon’s Sea Stacks Most people don’t know the term “sea stacks,” even in Bandon, but everyone knows of Bandon’s most famous sea stack. A beautiful and sad Native American legend tells the story of Bandon’s iconic Face Rock. According to the legend, Princess Ewanua was visiting the coast with her father, and after a celebratory potlatch […]
SEA: Shoreline Education for Awareness
SEA: Shoreline Education for Awareness Our friends at Shoreline Education for Awareness bring us volunteers who help us learn about, see, and understand our marine environment. Next time you see them at Coquille Point or Face Rock, stop and learn some new things, and thank them for their hard work! Shoreline Education for Awareness gets […]
The Fascinating History of the New River
The Fascinating History of the New River At the end of a quiet road 10 miles south of Bandon is a hidden gem. Over 1000 acres of public land are nestled along a quietly flowing 8-mile long river with a few miles of hiking trails, a tranquil lake, seasonal boat access into the river, ocean […]
The Do’s of Enjoying Bandon’s Beach this Summer
The Do’s of Enjoying Bandon’s Beaches this Summer Although Bandon is a place that is enjoyable year-round, most people get a chance to visit the beach in the summer. It’s hard to go wrong when walking the sand, but some tips from one who knows are always handy. This began as a Do’s and Dont’s […]
Good Earth Community Garden
Good Earth Community Garden As the weather turns from winters harshness to more springs mild sun, many Bandon residents are starting their work in the Good Earth Community Garden. Nestled in a residential neighborhood, it’s not in plain view of the town, but the garden and the organization have had quite an impact. The purposes of the […]
The Holidays in Bandon
The Holidays in Bandon Bandon is a small town, but certainly not a sleepy one, and this holiday season is proof. Saturday was a busy day for our fair town and included an artist reception, a nog walk/cider stroll, the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, and the opening night of The Nutcracker. The afternoon got started […]
Volunteering in Bandon
Volunteering in Bandon The COVID-19 pandemic really took its toll on people around the country over the last several years, and many are responding by renewing a commitment to or newly committing to volunteering in their small communities. This winter might be a perfect time for you to take your time, talent, and energy and […]
The Four Seasons in Bandon
The Four Seasons in Bandon Some joke that the Oregon rainy season begins in September and lasts until July. Others say that there are really only two seasons – rain and summer. The truth, however, is much different than what people say with their tongues in their cheeks. There are four distinct seasons in Bandon […]
Meet John Bealey of Riverside Studio and Gallery
Meet John Bealey of Riverside Studio and Gallery Just north of Old Town is Riverside Drive, a pleasant, shady road that follows the Coquille River and skirts the Bandon Marsh. It is also the off-the-beaten-path address of John Bealey’s Riverside Studio and Gallery, less than 1/2 mile from the heart of Bandon. John graduated from college […]
Meet The Gants of Bandon Rain Cider Company
Meet The Gants of Bandon Rain Cider Company There is something delicious happening in Bandon. Something sweet, but not too sweet; something tart, but not too tart; something steeped in family history and tradition yet on the cutting edge. Gary and Karen Gant, and their son and daughter-in-law Trevor and Mary Gant, have put their […]