Jessie M. Honeyman Mem. State Park

Traveling North on historic 101 you'll reach an area of diverse as well as scenic enviroment right outside of Florence Oregon.

You have now found the gate way to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area & the Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park.

Although there is access to the dunes for off road vehicles, I prefer to experience this great landscape on foot. Trekking in nature I've always thought is a more sensible approach.

In these great dunes against the pacific exists a trove of natural history.

You might find deer, whales, fox, sea lions, or a randomly huge jellyfish. These critters continue to live as they have always among the beach pines and drift wood! Keep wildlife wild, don't feed or attempt to touch the animals.

The dunes and the Pacific ocean aren't they only natural sight to gaze upon. There are freshwater attractions as well.

If your staying at the Honeyman State Park You might try a short hike across 101 to Whoahink Lake. There you will be free to enjoy the cool crystal clear water. Some fishing or diving perhaps. None the less you will be sure to enjoy the breeze off of the lake and the shady pines!

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

photos courtesy of: van de graeff

Beach glass, agate and driftwood await some attention.

Scour the beach for many treasures in this land of sand and ocean. You will never know what you may find!

Remember not to disturb the bluffs or banks and if you make a discovery of the archaeological kind report it to a ranger right away!