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oregon dunes
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is located on the Oregon Coast, stretching approximately 40 miles (64 km) north of the Coos River in North Bend to the Siuslaw River in Florence, and adjoining Honeyman State Park on the west. It is part of Siuslaw National Forest and is administered by the United States Forest Service.
The Oregon Dunes are a unique area of windswept sand. They are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and one of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world, with some dunes reaching 500 feet (150 m) above sea level. They are the product of millions of years of erosion by wind and rain on the Oregon Coast. There are about 7,000 acres (28 km2) of sand dunes, about a fifth of the total area of the national recreation area. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area provides numerous recreational activities, including off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, hiking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and camping. The Carter Dunes Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use provide forest access for the disabled.
Frank Herbert's science-fiction novel Dune was inspired (in part) by the author's research on and fascination with the area.
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The Oregon Dunes are a unique area of windswept sand. They are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and one of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world, with some dunes reaching 500 feet (150 m) above sea level. They are the product of millions of years of erosion by wind and rain on the Oregon Coast. There are about 7,000 acres (28 km2) of sand dunes, about a fifth of the total area of the national recreation area. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area provides numerous recreational activities, including off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, hiking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and camping. The Carter Dunes Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use provide forest access for the disabled.
Frank Herbert's science-fiction novel Dune was inspired (in part) by the author's research on and fascination with the area.
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Favorite fishing around the southern Oregon Coast?
When the weather is a little less caca, I'm thinking of making some excursions out there. Sometimes with family, sometimes alone. Thought I'd toss it out there for discussion: what are some of your favorite fishing opportunities along the southern Oregon coast? Any species, fresh water or...- Discussion Thread
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- CountryGent
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Hey ... take a hike!
Don't mind if I do. :D So, the last five months has been hellacious here, but last week, I finally got out to do some hiking. I grew up on the dunes, so it was the natural pick for this short jaunt. Here are a handful of pics I took in case others might enjoy. Cheers. :)- Discussion Thread
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- CountryGent
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