Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
November 15, 2012
Quiet day at Cascade Head, a rare 'small' day in November when I could paddle around the Head.
Report Details
Quiet day at Cascade Head, a rare 'small' day in November when I could paddle around the Head.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Fishing: 4.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Western grebes, western gulls, and one harbor seal. Few sea birds, possibly because of the very high tide (8 ft).
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