Originally called the "crane berry" by Dutch and German settlers who thought that the plant resembled the head and bill of a crane, cranberries were consumed by local Indians well before the arrival of Lewis and Clark in 1804. When the vines bloom in the late spring and the flowers' light pink petals twist back, they have a resemblance to ...

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Lighthouse fans are in for a treat when they visit the century-old Cape Blanco Lighthouse and those who appreciate late Victorian architecture will be thrilled with the Hughes House - built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both are in the same area in Curry County, about a 30-minute drive south of Bandon. The Cape Blanco L ...

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In Bandon, your prize could be more than just the crab or salmon you net. The Crab Derby and Salmon Derby promise cash prizes for those who catch specially marked crabs or the largest salmon. The third-annual Bandon Crab Derby runs from July 1 to Sept. 6. More than 100 crabs, each affixed with a brass tag, will be placed in Bandon's bay. Those wh ...

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For more than a century, a beacon of safety has stood guard at the mouth of the Coquille River, protecting ships from the perilous waters that flow over the Coquille bar. The Coquille River Lighthouse is a testament to the times in which it was built, and to the bravery of its keepers and life-saving service members who acted together to rescue the s ...

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