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Florence, Oregon
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Heceta Head and Heceta
Head Lighthouse as seen from near Sea Lion Point some 10 miles north of
Florence. Go Northwest! photo. GPS: N 44,7.53; W 124,7.54
Florence,
Oregon is best known for the massive sand dunes that stretch southward
to
Reedsport. The Oregon Dunes
National Recreation Area borders the town of Florence and is the largest
expanse of coastal dunes in the country. Hundreds of miles of trails snake
between Florence and Reedsport, creating an ideal location for hiking, dune
buggy riding and playing.
Florence is also home to the Oregon Coast’s
annual Rhododendron Festival, the third-oldest of its kind on the West
Coast. Live music, 5K and 10K runs, classic car and gun shows and the Queen
Rhododendron Pageant and Coronation take place during the three-day May
event.
Like its neighbor to the south, Florence is
a magnet for fishing enthusiasts. Its proximity to the Umpqua River and
several well-stocked lakes makes it a popular base for weekend fishing
trips. Alder, Sutton and Dune Lakes feature excellent freshwater fishing.
The town also has a well-positioned harbor and several charter services.
Approximately 10 miles north of Florence
are the Sea Lion Caves, the West Coast’s only mainland home for Stellar sea
lions. Visitors can take a trip to the sea lions’ habitat some 200 feet
below the observation deck.
Florence’s carefully restored Old Town area
includes several historical museums, as well as a selection of
coffee houses, stores
and restaurants. Visitors can learn about early
Native American history and view pioneer relics at the Siuslaw Pioneer
Museum. A nearby private museum also displays more than 3,000 unique and
restored dolls.
Oregon’s expansive sand dunes provide just
the right amount of challenge for a good game of golf. There are a number of
public and private golf courses within an easy drive of central Florence.
Oregon Coast’s temperate weather makes it possible to play golf just about
any time of the year.
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Florence in more detail by clicking through the pages listed below and the
links they provide to more detailed descriptions and presentations:
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 120
Hikes on the Oregon Coast
by Bonnie Henderson
Paperback, 240
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
This comprehensive hiking
guide to the region provides trail descriptions supplemented by natural
history sidebars that feature plants and animals hikers are likely to
encounter. The text is divided into five distinct sections from north to
south, and each section includes information on its portion of the Oregon
Coast Trail, which runs from border to border.
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Hiking: Oregon Coast
by Bonnie Henderson
Paperback, 320
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 2007.
Replaces 120 Hikes on the
Oregon Coast. It includes six new hikes in a completely revamped format that
includes a quick guide to the hikes and lists outings by features such as
walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand
dunes. Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of
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Best Places Destinations: Oregon Coast
by Stephanie Irving (Editor)
Paperback,
152 pages. Sasquatch Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
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The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
by Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Dresbeck, Dave Johnson
Paperback, 360 pages. Insider's
Publishing Inc. July 2000.
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Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational
Attractions
by Kenn Oberrecht
Paperback, 342 pages. Oregon State
University Press, April 2001.
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Discovery Guide
by Don W. Martin, Bettywoo Martin, Bob
Shockley (Illustrator)
March 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 448
pages, (non-fiction)
Driving guide to the splendors of
Oregon highlighting the best routes, scenic detours, hikes, and city walks.
The authors describe top local attractions and pinpoint where to dine,
recline, and camp in comfort. 23 photos, 11 illustrations, 25 maps.
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Inside Out
Oregon: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors
by Terry Richard
April 1998, Sasquatch Books, Paperback, 656
pages, (non-fiction)
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