Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
March 20, 2012
There has been no significant activity on the Whale Cove beach and there are no problems such as cliff erosion.
Report Details
There has been no significant activity on the Whale Cove beach and there are no problems such as cliff erosion. All's well!!!!
Actions & Comments
There has been no significant activity on the Whale Cove beach and there are no problems such as cliff erosion. All's well!!!!
djohnson
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Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
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