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North Bend, Oregon
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The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area served as an inspiration for Frank Herbert's 1965 novel 'Dune,' which is considered one of the greatest science fiction books of all time.
Stretching over 40 miles along the Oregon coast, the dunes are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America.
The Oregon Dunes are shaped by wind and water, making them a dynamic landscape that is always in motion.
The Oregon Dunes provide habitat for several rare species, including the western snowy plover, a small shorebird that nests in the sand.
Visitors can hike, ride off-highway vehicles, or even try sandboarding on the expansive dunes.
The area has been inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years, who utilized the dunes for hunting and gathering.
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area was established in 1972 to preserve the unique landscape and its ecosystems.
