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rom Heceta Head to Coos Bay, from sea level to as high as 500 feet, the Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area offers a wealth of recreation for everyone — from those who enjoy a quiet hike or horseback ride and the possible sighting of wildlife to those who enjoy an action-packed adventure on two or four wheels.
science fiction novel “Dune” in 1965, as well as the subsequent series.
the opportunity to explore every aspect of this unique landscape.
Wheelchair accessible sites, such as Lagoon or Taylor Dune Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use, open the wonders of the dunes Feel the wind in your hair as you to all visitors. In 2014, the Siuslaw Nationsoar down the dunes on a sandrail or grab a friend and take on al Forest convened a group of the sand yourself on a dirt bike stakeholders concerned about or all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also the threat to the dunes ecosysFlorence provides the northern- known as a quad. There are few tem and recreational opportumost access to the Oregon Dunes marked trails, so check in with lo- nities due to the rapid spread of National Recreational Area, a cal sand-related agencies and let invasive species. beautiful expanse rich in biodipeople know where you plan to The Oregon Dunes Restoversity and options for recreation. go before heading into the area. ration Collaborative has since The dunes stretch for 31,566 developed a strategy for how to Just 10 miles south of Florence, acres within the Siuslaw National restore the dunes. In 2018, in an the Oregon Dunes Overlook Forest and is administered by the effort to raise public awareness, offers breathtaking views of the U.S. Forest Service. the group released this strategy dunes and the ocean, as well as It is so visually striking that it guided tours by rangers. A three- as a coffee-table book along with inspired author Frank Herbert to a digital version at www. mile roundtrip trail through the research and write the famous SaveOregonDunes.org. dunes to the beach gives hikers Midcoast Wave 2021–2022
People can experience the dunes themselves every day and in every weather.
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