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Finally a sunbreak -- a cloudy one, at that -- in the midst of our ongoing series of storms. Only one site was occupied at Tillicum Beach campground. Five people and three dogs, one leashed, were out walking on the sand. Natural driftline debris consisted largely of what looks like short sandy hairs -- wish I knew what that is. There were also a fair number of sand dollar fragments. I was surprised at how little driftwood there was, large or small. Not as much manmade debris as I would have expected, but I did fill a satchel with medium-sized plastics and had to leave three large items I couldn't handle by myself. (See photos 2 and 3.) One of the items, which I didn't photograph, was a tangle of heavy-gauge rope; it was about halfway down the mile. None of the manmade debris looked to be of tsunami origin. Gulls were few and far between. I found one dead bird I couldn't identify (photo 5). The big waves have finally begun carrying off some of the layers of sand that have accumulated over the past couple of years (photo 1). I'd say 18 inches or more have been scoured off here. There was even a smattering of stones on the beach -- no great finds among them, but the mere sight was enough to gladden my rockhounding heart. There was no evidence of substantial new cliff erosion. However, compare the two photos (6 and 7) of the campground's north steps, taken a week apart.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 3.

Notable Wildlife

Just a few gulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Could not determine species

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Wood pieces. Rope and various plastics

Man-made Modifications

New steps cut into clay at existing entrance to beach, at S end of the mile

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

September 4, 2024

It was so good to get back on the mile for a full report!

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

February 25, 2024

What a gorgeous February day.

Marney Roddick

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

February 12, 2023

A pleasant afternoon on the mile.

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

October 19, 2022

Clean beach, mostly sunny day, although toward the end of my visit a chilly fog enveloped us.

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

August 3, 2022

Another beautiful day and a very clean beach -- impressive given the full campground at the height of summer.

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

May 13, 2022

A pleasant, sunny, slightly breezy afternoon on the mile.

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

January 8, 2022

Large chunks of bluff have fallen right at S boundary of Tillicum Beach CG.

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Mile 197

San Marine, Tillicum Beach, Tillicum Beach CG

November 13, 2021

Another beautiful day on the mile, warm and calm, after a couple of days of heavy rain.

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