Hike the Dunes
For the best views — and, we should add the most difficult to access — of the area's dunes head to the Umpqua and Eel Dunes Trails. Deep, loose sand makes these fairly short treks tough, but the reward is great enough to warrant the work. Begin with .75-mile long Eel, which begins in Campsite 50 in Eel Creek Campground, and work your way up to Umpqua, a 2.5 mile trek.
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Fish the Surf
The ocean may be an obvious pick for fishing here, but don't let it limit you. Opportunities for freshwater and estuary fishing require a bit of exploration, but they are there. The area's waters are loaded with everything from stocked rainbow trout to yellow perch, largemouth bass and cutthroat. Popular spots include Siltcoos, Alder, Tenmile and Woahink Lakes. Head to Dune Lake for a quieter locale.
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Bird the Wilds
Grab your field guide and head out for some of the best birding in the United States. The many different environments of the Dunes (shore, estuary, lakes, forest) offer habitat for a dizzying array of birds. Three spots — Horsfal, South Jetty and Sitcoos — are recommended for any time of the year.
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