Mile 336 Report
Columbia Beach, Peter Iredale wreck, Fort Stevens SP
May 9, 2009
Nice day at the beach.
Report Details
Nice day at the beach. Not too crowded but certainly not empty. People doing the normal Fort Stevens beach stuff; walking, looking at the wreck, etc. Trucks were on the beach in the allowed area, a few drove on and off the sand a few times during our observation. No noted marine life or bird. Everything was clean.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 42. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 21. Playing in sand: 9. Sitting: 3. Windsurfing: 4. Other Activities: Horse riding - 5. Sunny day, not too busy. Nothing special of note. General beach park activities.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 26. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Judy Benson
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