Mile 283 Report
Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
June 19, 2009
There were more than 100 people at Cape Meares enjoying the summer weather.
Report Details
There were more than 100 people at Cape Meares enjoying the summer weather. We didn't observe anything out of the ordinary--or disappointing (like littering, etc.).
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 125. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 100. Sitting: 10. Photography: 10. Other Activities: 5. We've never seen so many people at Cape Meares before! Everyone was just out enjoying the weather!
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 40. RVs/Buses parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
We saw fewer animals than normal--probably because there were so many people around...
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Bluebrau
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
The whole state park was in the fog.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
There were a lot of visitors from all over the USA and Canada, enjoying the park, interested in how the Oregon coast was doing after the bad wind storms earlier this year.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
The park appeared to be in good shape, the visitors were hiking and staying on the trails.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
Some of the trees were damaged.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
Quiet, foggy day at Cape Meares.
Bluebrau
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
Beautiful day--LOTS of people out at Cape Meares!
Bluebrau
Mile 283
Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
There were more than 100 people at Cape Meares enjoying the summer weather.
Bluebrau