Mile 240 Report
Taft, Nelscott south, Baldy Creek
September 13, 2007
Two small fires were burning in driftwood.
Report Details
Two small fires were burning in driftwood.Road along the cliff at the end of the parking lot at Siletz Bay has been inmproved, with rock out to the dune area. Improved road is wider.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Walking or running: 17. Sitting: 3.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Two small fires in driftwood.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 17.
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