Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
September 9, 2025
Last time I visited Mile 181 ( a couple of months ago), there was much more driftwood at the entrance to the beach near the steps.
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Last time I visited Mile 181 ( a couple of months ago), there was much more driftwood at the entrance to the beach near the steps. The beach was very clean, I'm happy to say. Very smooth and calm sand, and a few small rocks. When I arrived there was one car, and when we left there was 3 cars, 5 people and 1 dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.40 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 5. Other Activities: None. Just a few folks enjoying the chill vibes of a calm foggy morning.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Notable Wildlife
Bird observations: Turkey Vulture, Crows, Brown Pelican (flying), Western Gull, Pacific Wren and Song Sparrows in the bushes.
Beached Birds
None
Stranded Marine Mammals
None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None
Driftline Content
The wrack was pretty clean.
New Development
None
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
I noticed there was alot less driftwood at the entrance to the beach.
The Crows like the structure just north of the entrance.
Calm and misty morning. This is looking south at 0836.
Things are clearing up! This is looking South at 0915.
The entryway from the beach side. Much less wood, easier to navigate.
The entryway to the beach from the parking lot.
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