Mile 54 Report
South of Cape Blanco, access road to Elk River
June 18, 2007
The beach was very clean and empty, except for the few people and one vehicle and a couple of dogs.
Report Details
The beach was very clean and empty, except for the few people and one vehicle and a couple of dogs. There were many more tire prints than previously. Usually one would see more birds, at least sea gulls. The tide was quite low.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Other Activities: riding in ATV on beach. the access road to this beach has recently been improved, so there were signs of more traffic than previously
Concerns
Apparent violations: ATV?.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
very little wildlife, not even seagulls
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
mvolson
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