Visit Stillwagon Distillery Tasting Rooms in Bandon or Charleston
May 25, 2016
If an artisan distiller is one who loves the process as much as the product, then Rick Stillwagon hits the mark. Stillwagon Distillery is making
Walking Meditation: Labyrinths grace award-winning Oregon Coast lodging
March 21, 2016
Labyrinths are an ancient form of walkable art, designed for meditation and reflection. No two labyrinths are the same. When people work to co-create labyrinths,
Fish Fry Attracts Thousands to 4th of July Bandon Celebration in 1949
March 21, 2016
Contributed by Jim ProehlRepublished from the Bandon Historical Society newsletter The Chamber of Commerce fish fry was the highlight of the July Fourth celebration in
Pickers, Scoops and Beaters: A history of bringin’ in the cranberry harvest
February 18, 2016
Excerpts and photos from “Bandon,” by Robert Miller and Reg Pullen with the Bandon Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing 2013, used by permission. Generations of Oregon
Bandon Fishing: Seasonal Angling Guide
January 19, 2016
Southwestern Oregon is renowned for its sport fishing. “One of the greatest things about sport fishing in the Bandon area is that there’s something going
Fresh Pick: Farmer tips for a great U-Pick experience in Bandon
January 18, 2016
Sunshine, fresh air, and ripe fruit. What could be sweeter than a visit to a nearby U-Pick farm? Blueberries, strawberries, and loganberries all grow well on
Bandon Fishing Hook-up
January 18, 2016
License, bait, tackle & supplies Licensing is required for all fishing activity, including recreational fishing from the shore and shellfish harvesting. Buy a fishing license
Here Comes the Parade: Marching down the street in the 1948 Cranberry Festival
January 17, 2016
A parade was not part of the first Cranberry Festival. The parade was added in 1948, the second year of Bandon’s Cranberry Festival. The first
Parasols and Bathing Costumes: Bandon Beachmen beckon tourists
January 17, 2016
“Bandon Beachmen will meet Friday evening at the city hall. Bring parasols,” reads a notice in the August 28, 1924 edition of the “Western World.”
Bon Voyage: Bandon’s 1936 Big Cheese tours the county before it’s shipped to California
January 17, 2016
“ONE CHEESE WEIGHS TON,” reads the headline of an article in the June 4, 1936 edition of the “Western World.” The article reports, “What is