Fun Things to do in Bandon This Fall

Fun Things to do in Bandon This Fall Bandon is teeming with life, natural beauty, and wonderful pastimes both old and new. The internationally acclaimed golf courses bring in visitors from all over the world. Fall is a great time for golf, and you have six courses at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort to choose from. […]

The Beauty of Bandon

The Beauty of Bandon Noted real estate expert and Shark Tank TV star, Barbara Corcoran, has written: “Bandon is one of the last unspoiled and undiscovered coastal towns out West.” The air smells good, filled with the scents of nature; pungent and earthy; of the ocean and life as it was meant to be.  True, […]

Bandon’s Coquille River Lighthouse

Bandon’s Coquille River Lighthouse The first time I visited Bandon, I saw the Coquille River Lighthouse from the boardwalk in Old Town Bandon and wanted to see it up close. We only had a short time before we had to leave, so we drove in the general direction of the lighthouse, and drove around enough […]

30 Things to do in Bandon this Summer

30 Things to do in Bandon this Summer It’s summer! The kids are out of school, the sky is blue, and the days are long. Many folks take vacation time in the summer and are drawn to the ocean from 90 degree weather along the I-5 corridor, from the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]