Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
July 4, 2022
Large groups of people arriving and setting up over the entire mile.
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Large groups of people arriving and setting up over the entire mile. High number of visitors setting up for the fireworks show, small beach fires, many tents, swimming, kayaking, surfing, kite flying, corn hole, soccer, volleyball, one illegal vehicle in closed area. Number of people estimated to be 2500.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2500. Number of dogs: 100. High number of visitors setting up for the fireworks show, small beach fires, many tents, swimming, kayaking, surfing, kite flying, corn hole, soccer, volleyball, one illegal vehicle in closed area. Number of people estimated to be 2500.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 150. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.
Fourth of July set up at 4:00, large groups of people over the entire mile
Fourth of July set up north of the boat ramp, large groups of people arriving and setting up over the entire mile.
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