Mile 336 Report
Columbia Beach, Peter Iredale wreck, Fort Stevens SP
September 26, 2009
Nice late summer day.
Report Details
Nice late summer day. Lots of horses on the beach this time. And truck driving through the primary beach access area; they are allowed but seem unnecessary in my opinion. No noted issues with sealife, debris or destruction.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 73. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 24. Playing in surf: 13. Playing in sand: 27. Sitting: 13. Other Activities: Climbing wreck: 4, Flying kites: 2, Riding horses: 10.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Seabirds foraging in the surf were noted.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
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