Bandon Part 2

 Hi Everyone!

This is part 2 of our Bandon trip.  There is a lot to do in and around Bandon. A PGA golf course. The Dunes for recreation from Bandon all the way to Florence, and I will take you to Bandon Marsh. 

For now,

Old fashion candy store. So much fun!

Years ago when this was owned by someone else, I sold my art here. I have such a good contract that I get paid outright. I refuse to do consignment.

This is the best candy store ever! There are so many samples out that you have a sugar high when you leave. There is a worker with the candy of the day walking around with a tray for you to try. They encourage eating the candy. They carry sugarless candy too.

 There are leather shops, handmade clothing and felt clothing shops, a book store, lots of art shops and restaurants. Over the years all the places we have eaten have been excellent. But nothing beats the fish n chips here.

 

 But my favorite place is the harbor. 

This wooden sail boat is a beauty. 

We didn't stay long in Bandon, we wanted to get to the marsh. Taking the back road out of Bandon and then coming out on HWY 101 we turned inland and parked at the Bandon Marsh. 

Yes, that would be Mr. M. with is binoculars. We ate our lunch here.

 

It's really a nice place and well kept	In the cement they places animal tracks.
Queens Ann Lace. I love this plant.	These are Everylasting Pea. It was so strange to see it here.
Lot's of Cattails.	The Marsh is peaceful, beautiful and huge.
	There are many bird houses.
A short walk to a bench	I wanted a photo of these trees.
Across the parking lot is a tunnel trail	It's so cool. Takes you to the ranger station.

There are these cool signs telling all about the marsh. 

Bandon Marsh.

The marsh is 889 acres and has a long history. The land was historically inhabited by the Coquille Indian Tribe, whose ancestors lived in the area for untold generations. The marsh's name, Ni-les'tun, is a Coquille name meaning

"small fish dam in the river"

After settlers arrived in the 1850s, large portions of the marsh were diked and drained to create pastureland. In 2009-2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service undertook the largest tidal marsh restoration in Oregon's history at Ni-les'tun Marsh, formerly part of the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Dikes were lowered and tide gates removed to reestablish natural tidal processes.

The restoration aimed to provide habitat for migratory birds, salmon, and other fish and wildlife. An areal view.

I'm off to can food. Hope you enjoyed the trip.

 Nicole