Mile 262 Report
Cape Kiwanda State Park
February 15, 2023
A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout.
Report Details
A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout. A Peregrine Falcon was taking a bath in one of the many fresh water streams running off the cliff into the ocean.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
The winter's King Tides have taken a toll on the cliff all along the east side of the beach.
low tide looking southwest
tire tracks up dune where vehicles are prohibited
tracks up dune beyond sign prohibiting vehicles
view of Cape Lookout from this mile
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Linda Fink
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