Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
August 6, 2019
There were lots of people enjoying the roads and campground at mile 181, but not many people on that paticular beach.
Report Details
There were lots of people enjoying the roads and campground at mile 181, but not many people on that paticular beach. Cool and cloudy weather on a weekday may explain part of the reason. A few campers told me they like to visit lots of places and use the campground as a base camp. It seemed mostly quiet and deserted on the beach. People were having lunch or exploring somewhere else. The waves were small and it was easy to walk close to the water. The tide line showed fewer tiny sand crab shells than my last visit a few months ago.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6.
Other Activities: The Campground is full. No litter to be found on the beach..
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, Ravens, Red Tail Hawks.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings or molts.
Natural Changes
Seasonal sand depth is high, covering the lower steps to the day use area. It's wide, flat, and smoothed out by the nightly tide.
Actions & Comments
Celebrate and feel blessed.
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