2009 Edition

Heart of the Dunes 2009

Published: April 20th 2009 Traveling often means losing access to mail — "snail mail," anyway. But it’s easy to stay connected with friends and family through the Internet. More travelers include laptops in their luggage and several places offer the wireless freedom of Wi-Fi Internet access, often for free, or have high-speed access available via cable or a computer in the office or lobby. Here are some of the places in the Western Douglas County area that make staying connected even easier. About Reedsport...

Reedsport has a small commercial waterfront and was named after pioneer Alfred W. Reed in 1919. Not only is Reedspor t famous for its location at the Heart of the Oregon Dunes, it’s the destination for visitors seeking a variety of fun outdoor activities.

The Reedsport area’s lush forests reflect the fact that this is one of the rainiest spots on the South Coast during winter months. Average annual rainfall comes in around 75 inches. Most of it hits between November and March. July, August and September are the war mest months.

The Douglas County seat is located inland at Roseburg, but a courthouse annex is maintained here in Reedsport.