Oregonian

4 ways to explore Oregon’s dunes this summer

One of the most unique natural wonders of Oregon’s diverse landscape is its stretch of coastline between Florence to Coos Bay. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, a 31,500 acre portion of the ...
KGW8

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 ...
Fast Company

‘Dune’ was inspired by the Oregon Coast—but now the real-life ecosystem is starting to collapse as well

Released on March 1, Dune: Part Two has already earned over $200 million at box offices worldwide. The movie series is based on the late novelist Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel, in which colonizers ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

The disappearing dunes of 'Dune' — and the people working to save them

A hiker skirts the snaking edge of a sand dune north of Florence, Oregon. A century ago, coastal dunes threatened to overwhelm the city of Florence, Oregon. The sand swallowed roads, highways and ...