Enjoyed a Break in Weather to Walk the Beach

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It was cold and windy on the shore yesterday, but the sun popped out and was so beautiful. I loved walking for my exercise and taking lovely photos. The photo here is one I took before heading back to my truck. The beach is only three blocks from the house and walking distance, but I drove since you can drive onto the beach and I like to go further down. The Point Brown Peninsula was used by local tribes for trading before settlers came here. We have several areas named after the first settlers, like Damon Point. Ocean Shores is still relatively new compared to other small towns. The Ocean Shores development Corp bought the land in the 1960's, with the first hotel built in 1961. In the early 1960's, a ship named SS Catala, was used as a hotel for fisherman in the area. Some of you my age may remember Pat Boone, a famous singer. He promoted the growth of Ocean Shores with golf tournaments. This city is like one giant HOA. There is one way in and out, has a lot of fees including an ambulance fee added to the water bill and every house owner pays a community center fee whether they use it or not. The first Monday of each month the tsunami siren goes off and tells residence and guest where to go if a tsunami is coming. The problem with the siren and speaker, you can't hear it well in town. When I hosted in the state park two miles outside of Ocean Shores, it was very loud and clear. In the winter, businesses are slow but come late spring and through summer, it's very busy here. Fourth of July is crazy with people from a week before to a week after with all setting off fireworks on the beach. Sadly, the day after the 4th, volunteers take out tons of trash left behind. I'll be moving more inland in about two to three months. I'll still be within 24 miles of the ocean and still in the forest. My home view will change from ocean beach to the Willapa River. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Doing anything fun?