The incredibly friendly and accommodating park ranger, Ms. Connie Sutton, informed the group that a reservation was required but allowed their entrance regardless of their lack of a reservation. Dr. Guertin paid the six dollars for the Day-use permit and the students made their way towards the beaches of Flag Ponds Nature Park. Be sure to wear tennis shoes or hiking boots. Photo of collection site from the north. Notice the driftwood line created by Hurricane Dennis.
Cliffs are also apparent in the background.
As the weatherman had promised, the weather was warm and the sun was shining. The water of the Chesapeake Bay had a gentle current traveling in a southwesterly direction toward the face of the beach. Connie Sutton, the Park Ranger informed the class that all driftwood and tree rubble on the beach was deposited as a result of Hurricane Dennis just a week earlier.