Tag archive for ‘Florence’
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Lighthouse of the month: Heceta Head Lighthouse
Two white flashes welcome guests to the historic Heceta Head lighthouse in Florence. The lighthouse was built in 1894 to guide sailors through the 120 miles of darkness and shallow water known as Heceta Banks. What was originally home to lighthouse keepers is now a bed-and-breakfast guests can enjoy year round. With a fully automated …
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Drop down to a sea cave
For almost 70 years, Sea Lion Caves has attracted hundreds of thousands of people to gaze at sea lions and rare birds. Discovered in 1880, the cave is considered the largest sea cave in the world. Visitors may ride an elevator into the cave 208 feet below the surface of the seaside cliffs. But don’t …
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Coastal Curiosities|Garden gobbler
You can see carnivorous plants, including the Cobra Lily, at the Darlingtonia Gardens Wayside north of Florence. The trail from the parking lot is paved, and a wooden walkway goes over the bogs. Visitors can get close to the insect-eating plants that grow there. The Darlingtonia californica blooms with a hanging blossom and seed pods. …
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SandFest 2010 Schedule
Before ATVs, there were ‘wheelers” and dune buggies. Back then, a small group of sand-riding enthusiasts gathered on the North Spit, at what used to be a shooting range. The word-of-mouth gathering gained momentum, and the original sand festival began. Years later, the event has returned to the spit and increased in popularity, thanks to …
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Sand sports 101
If you’re one of the many ATV enthusiasts coming to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area this year, there are some important facts you need to know before hitting the sand. Operating Permit As of January of this year, all ATV riders aged 30 and under must pass a rider safety course and get an …
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Course Review: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
Ocean Dunes Location: 3345 Munsel Lake Road, Florence Phone: 1-800-468-4833 Website: www.oceandunesgolf.com Par: 71 Yardage Blue – 6,055 White – 5,613 Red – 5,068 Fees: Summer special $35 Twilight: $30 (after 1 p.m.) Super Twilight: $20 (after 5 p.m.) Juniors: $10 for all day Power carts: $14 per person Pull Carts: $6 Rental Clubs: $15 …
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