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Local Visible Shipwrecks Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2009

¥ A wrecked wooden lumber barge rests on the riverbank off the southwest end of Bullards Bridge. The vessel's skeleton and the adjoining marsh and river have been favorites of artists and photographers for many years. ¥ Near the same location, but on the opposite (east) side of the highway, are the remains of an old Bullards Ferry boat and another lu ...

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Ride Into The Sunset Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2009

For some, nothing is more exhilarating than riding a horse on the open beach while enjoying the views from the perfect vantage point. A sunset ride with a loved one can be blissfully romantic and a family outing with the kids is a memorable experience. Bandon Beach Riding Stables offers guided riding tours seven days a week for all occasions. Riders ...

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Take A Stroll Through Bandon's Heritage Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Visit the Bandon Historical Society Museum and enjoy the wonderful and unique history of Bandon. The museum is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue Southeast (at the downtown stop light). The 73-year-old building that houses the museum was originally constructed to serve as a temporary quarters for City Hall in 1936, right af ...

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Bandon Festivals Published: Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Bandon hosts three festivals each year, including the Old Fashioned Independence Day Festival on July 4th, the Cranberry Festival in September, and the Celebration of Lights in December. Fourth of July The Bandon Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce go all out on the Fourth of July, with a fish fry and beer garden, free live concert on the outdoor sta ...

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Birding Published: Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Birders flock to Bandon throughout the year, especially during the spring and fall shorebird migrations. ...

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Teaching Respect for the Shoreline Stay off the rocks

Shoreline Education for Awareness Inc. was founded in Bandon in 1990 to support the outdoor education missions of the Oregon State Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. SEA docents are trained by local professionals to help both visitors and locals see and understand the wildlife that live along our shoreline. This education about the shoreline is i ...

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Bandon Crossings Rated Highly

Golf writers have named the South Coast's newest 18-hole golf course, Bandon Crossings, one of the best in the state and among the top 10 new courses in the country. Opened for business in mid-July 2007, the par-72 course - nicknamed The Crossings - is located five miles south of Bandon on the east side of U.S. Highway 101 off Dew Valley Lane. ...

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Hughes House & Cape Blanco Lighthouse Published: Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

For those who appreciate late Victorian architecture and old-time lighthouses, the Hughes House - built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places - and the century old Cape Blanco Lighthouse are open for tours. Cape Blanco Lighthouse The Cape Blanco Lighthouse is perched high atop a cliff and protrudes out over the ocean. Its ...

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