Mile 283 Report
Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
May 18, 2008
A beautiful sunny and slightly hazy day at the coast.
Report Details
A beautiful sunny and slightly hazy day at the coast... many people were enjoying the weather, taking pictures, etc. Nothing unusual.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate.
Human Activities
Number of people: 55. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 55.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 26. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
mostly we observed sea gulls
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
It was a really busy day at the coast (since it was so hot in Portland!) and there were many people out enjoying the nice weather, taking pictures, visiting the lighthouse, etc. We picked up trash along the trail at Cape Meares.
Bluebrau
CoastWatcher
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
The whole state park was in the fog.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
There were a lot of visitors from all over the USA and Canada, enjoying the park, interested in how the Oregon coast was doing after the bad wind storms earlier this year.
CherieE53
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The park appeared to be in good shape, the visitors were hiking and staying on the trails.
CherieE53
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Some of the trees were damaged.
CherieE53
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
Quiet, foggy day at Cape Meares.
Bluebrau
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
Beautiful day--LOTS of people out at Cape Meares!
Bluebrau
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Cape Meares, Refuge, Lighthouse, SP
There were more than 100 people at Cape Meares enjoying the summer weather.
Bluebrau