Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
December 20, 2007
The beach at Whale Cove is very clean.
Report Details
The beach at Whale Cove is very clean. The 9-unit up-scale hotel being built to replace Whale Cove Inn is nearing completion. It should be complete in the next few months. The issue of a bright light shining on the cove, and disturbing the neighbors, seems to be resolved.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Driftline Content
The beach at Whale Cove is very clean.
Actions & Comments
During the storms of early December, the whole cove looked like it was snowed over due to all the foam. The logs on the beach, while covered with foam, were churned about wildly! There was only very minor erosion of the sandstone cliffs during the storms.Plans for a "low density" development between Highway 101 and Whale Cove (that does not border on the cliff) is proceeding and work could be started next Spring.
djohnson
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