Mile 262 Report
Cape Kiwanda State Park
October 7, 2020
A foggy day with few people.
Report Details
A foggy day with few people. Vehicle tracks on beach show that vehicles had been there the day before, where they are no longer allowed. One pickup was on the beach today. McPhillips Park access is blocked off so they must have come from Tierra del Mar direction. Perhaps people don't realize no vehicles except those needed for boats are currently allowed from Tierra del Mar to the mouth of the Nestucca River. Although the people in the black pickup today acted nervous when they saw us so i suspect they knew full well they were not supposed to drive on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: 2 people and dog in black pickup in area closed currently to all vehicles. Oregon license 063 LCJ.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass.
Natural Changes
usual eating away of cliff
north side of Cape Kiwanda
low tide north side of Cape Kiwanda
kelp on rocks at low tide foot of Cape Kiwanda
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Linda Fink
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