Mile 259 Report
Nestucca Spit State Park, Kiwanda Beach
December 16, 2023
It was a sunny and beautiful day at the coast.
Report Details
It was a sunny and beautiful day at the coast. Very quiet on the beach with very few people. A beautiful sunset brought out some people who sat and enjoyed the view but other than that very quiet. A little litter on the beach which we picked up when we found it. This is one of our favorite spots and we were so happy to be back and to be able to enjoy the sunshine. We can't wait to come back again soon. Such a fun thing to do as a family,
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9. Sitting: 9. Other Activities: photography - us (3) Biking - 1.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: some minor litter on the beach.Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
just a few seagulls, nothing else.
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces. just a few broken shells and some driftwood and other wood pieces
Man-made Modifications
no noticeable changes since the last time we were there
Report Images
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