Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
August 1, 2020
Large numbers of people at the beach today.
Report Details
Large numbers of people at the beach today. Mostly social distanced between groups except in parking area. Roads end is getting heavy use this summer.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 100. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 70. Playing in surf: 10. Sitting: 20. Photography: 2.
Other Activities: Kite flying. Roads End State Park parking area overflowing with parked vehicles. Groups of over 10 people not wearing masks in parking area..
Concerns
Apparent violations: Dog off leash bit my dog, no injury..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 100.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Marine debris.
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Osprey
Roads end state park parking lot full
Report Images
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Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
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Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
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