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Siuslaw National Forest
Oregon
The Siuslaw National Forest rambles along Oregon's Coast Mountain from Tillamook to Coos Bay. Dense Douglas-fir forests complemented by lush, green vegetation along with miles of sand dunes is what the Siuslaw is all about. This wide range of habitats, many of them transitional, make this a terrific forest for wildlife, from tiny tidepool creatures to stately Roosevelt elk.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is inset into the forest just north of Coos Bay. Oregon Dunes is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Besides providing the finest beaches in Oregon, Oregon Dunes has 30 lakes, several hiking trails, and some of most mind-blowing ocean scenery anywhere.
At 4,097 feet, Mary's Peak is the highest point in the forest. On a clear day the view is spectacular, stretching from the ocean to the Cascade Range.
When visiting the Siuslaw you will find that the coastal weather is moody. While this is really a four-season destination, the winter can blast you with rain and wind. One winter day may bring a violent storm with rain by the bucketful's, the following day may be clear, calm and sunny. Summer fog is common and temperatures remain mild year round.
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