Heart of the Dunes 2009

Get 'board' on the sand

Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Dunes are great for climbing to a view, but who hasn't thought about sliding down?Sandboarding is a lot like snowboarding in heavy powder. The board is waxed and feet are secured with toe and heel straps. Dunes closed to motorized use provide an ever-changing challenge of height, sand density and condition.Locals may have done this for years, but now rental shops give tips for any visitors. Ask around. There are lots of answers and a video that shows how the sand pros do it can be found on the north side of Florence at Sand Master Park. Videos also can be found online at the link below.Head out onto the dunes at Lakeside or Winchester Bay from the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area campground and day-use parking area. The dunes are big and this is an ATV-free zone. There is a day-use parking fee at the John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead and it's a bit of a hike, but well worth the trek to some of the biggest, steepest dunes around.

For info: http://www.sandboard.com.
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