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 […]

Hiking at New River

Hiking at New River There are a number of excellent places to hike around Bandon, but hiking at New River is at the top of the favorites list. The New River runs from Floras Lake in Langlois and parallels the Pacific to where it flows into the ocean 9 miles north. It was formed fewer […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]