Oregon coast deaths spotlight dangers of dune riding . By The Associated Press Oct 4, 2008 Oct 4, 2008; 0; Facebook; ... compared with the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area’s 32,500 acres.

A Tesla driver needed a tow after their all-electric Cybertruck got stuck in the dunes at the Sand Lake Recreation Area in Sandlake, Ore. on May 18.

Randy Cox/The OregonianCamping and riding on the Oregon Dunes. The Oregon Dunes are one of the best place in the nation for riding off-road vehicles, motorcycles and dune buggies in the sand. The ...

Terry RichardWild rhododendrons are the symbol of Florence. They bloom in May and June. Published June 20, 2004 BEYOND THE DUNES Let's boogie (board)! Florence is full of action There's much more ...

Nathaniel Rowan was riding on the back of a motorcycle when his friend, 21-year-old Conner Main from Port Orchard, Washington, drove over a sand dune and small drop off at Oregon Dunes National ...

Open areas could include: Paved or unpaved multi-use trails Campground and park roads Wet sand on Oregon Coast beaches in areas that aren’t closed for safety or environmental protection. On dry sand ...

Still, the sand dunes of the Oregon coast retain the majesty that inspired Frank Herbert more than 60 years ago. Spencer says she feels the alien landscape of Dune every time she visits.

Aside from lazing on the banks and splashing around in the water, there's stacks more adventure to be had here. Perhaps most notably, the state park is home to 47 miles of rolling sand dunes, some ...