But this sandy universe was largely inspired by a place right here on Earth: The sweeping sand dune ecosystem along the central Oregon coast. In the mid-1950s, Herbert visited Florence, Oregon ...

Hey Ray: Sand dunes 02:22. ... They are also a habitat for animals and play an important part in the ecosystem. Dunes are also very helpful when hurricanes or tropical storms are near a coastline.

Discover diverse ecosystems at MacKerricher State Park, which is home to sand dunes, beaches, wetlands, forests, and tide pools. Explore unique landscapes including Ten Mile Dunes for sand ...

World Sand Dune Day took place last Saturday, June 28th and to mark the day members from Mullaghmore Active and the local ...

When writer Frank Herbert saw the dunes in 1957, he was inspired by the awesome power of the sand. A few years later, he published his science fiction novel "Dune." (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "DUNE") ...

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

About 100 volunteers helped replant native grass in the sand dunes of Ocean Beach, the city’s three-mile front door to the Pacific Ocean. The newly planted grass, protected by temporary fencing ...

Hortense Lanphere amassed weapons and defended a coastal dune ecosystem for 40 years. ... During that time, off-roading in sand dunes was becoming increasingly popular, and motorcycles, ...