Mile 248 Report
Cascade Head south, Salmon River
September 21, 2009
Too rough for paddling (5-ft swell, 4-ft wind waves, moderate east wind), so I was restricted to the bay off the mouth of the Salmon River.
Report Details
Too rough for paddling (5-ft swell, 4-ft wind waves, moderate east wind), so I was restricted to the bay off the mouth of the Salmon River.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Fishing: 4. Other Activities: two powerboats.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 14.
Notable Wildlife
Black oystercatcher, brown pelicans, double-crested cormorants, western gulls, great blue heron, and several harbor seals.
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