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Oregon’s coast hides the tallest sand dunes in North America, and sandboarding down them costs less than a movie ticket

Picture the tallest sand dunes in North America, and the Sahara probably comes to mind. Wrong continent — they’re on the Oregon coast, just off Highway 101. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area ...
The Register-Guard

Backpacking along the Oregon Coast Trail

Where can you backpack in August when all else fails? You still want breathtaking scenery and solitude, but what if parts of Oregon are on fire, it’s 100 degrees in the Willamette Valley, and you ...
KGW

Visiting Oregon's 'giant sandbox'

LAKESIDE, Ore. — At long last, summer has arrived and that may have you thinking more about travel and camping trips across Oregon. So, consider adventures along the 363-mile Pacific Coast Scenic ...
Oregonian

Honeyman State Park, where coastal lakes meet the Oregon dunes

Earlier this year, we asked readers to pick their favorite Oregon State Parks. Now, we're headed to the top 15 to check in, bringing back a comprehensive guide to each one. Just south of Florence, on ...