Dungeness Spit

Washington state, USA, off the Strait of Juan de Fuca, near Sequim ("skwim"), WA. A "spit" is a peninsula of unconsolidated sediment built out by longshore drift. Dungeness Spit is over 5 miles long and still actively growing--it's said to be one of the longest in the world. There's a lighthouse (still active AFAIK) at the far end, and you can walk out to it! They recommend you check tide tables, tho--it can be dangerous at high tide with any surf, when those logs start sloshing around! The logs are (yes) driftwood, mostly Douglas fir I believe, from the local forests. The lagoon on the landward side of the spit, to the right, is a wildlife refuge and is closed to public access.