Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
December 23, 2025
There was a lone beautiful Sealion, just sitting his Sealion pose.
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There was a lone beautiful Sealion, just sitting his Sealion pose. I zoomed in for the photo, so yes, I stayed a safe distance away.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.6 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2.
Notable Wildlife
One Sealion
Wrackline Content
There was a large yellow styrofoam buoy and a couple plastic bottles.
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Great time of year for the locals that live here year round!
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