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Great work with this--you've got a bit of wonky formatting on your reflist, so maybe confirm that you understand how/where to insert references when you do this for your Final.--Prof Remy
====The only things that I saw was a lot of grammatical errors, maybe reread it out loud or ask a roommate to read it to you... like commas are missing. Also you might not want to use the word "spectacular" The footnotes, categories, refs, and formatting are good. -Varsenik =D====

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Manchester State Park (also known as Manchester State Beach) is a state park of California, United States. It includes 18000 ft of protected beachfront on the Pacific Ocean in Northern California on State Route 1, 7 mi north of Point Arena. The park features sand dunes, flat grasslands, and five miles of gentle, sandy beachfront. The park is noted for steelhead and salmon fishing in Brush Creek, Alder Creek, and the park's two streams as well as the driftwood that collects in the catch basin created by the gently curved coastline. The 5272 acre site was established as a California state park in 1955 and takes it name from Manchester, California seven miles north of Point Arena.

Aside from the spectacular coastal scenery, Manchester State Beach consists of a pastoral note with areas of rich grazing lands, flocks of sheep, and herds of cattle. Blue Irises, baby blue eyes, lupines, poppies, and sea pinks are featured in the park’s variety of wildflowers. Just off shore, the San Andreas Fault runs into the waters of the park.

From October to April, Humpback whales and Gray whales can be spotted offshore during the annual migration. Right off the coast from Arena Point, experienced divers can dive from boats to view kelp forests and other picturesque images of the protected waters.

Camping is available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required and group campgrounds are available until the 16th of November.

Marine Protected Areas
The Point Arena State Marine Reserve & Point Arena State Marine Conservation Area are two marine protected areas that extend offshore from Point Arena. Sea Lion Cove State Marine Conservation Area and Saunders Reef State Marine Conservation Area lie south of Point Arena. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.

History
Before European contact, Manchester was the territory of the Pomo people, the native peoples at the time. Over time, the Pomo were gradually integrated into white society.

Manchester State Park was one of 70 California state parks proposed for closure by July 2012 as part of a deficit reduction program. It was previously one of many state parks threatened with closure in 2008. Those closures were ultimately avoided by cutting hours and maintenance system-wide.

Climate
Temperatures range from a high of 72 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The park experiences heavy rainfall from September to May with evening fog common throughout the summer months. There are strong winds year-round and warm clothing is recommended.

Visiting the Park
The hike to Alder Creek is a 5 mile round trip adventure comprised of walks along the beach and through the woods. Arriving at Alder Creek, many waterfowl and spawning salmon can be seen depending on the time of year. Strong winds blast the parks bluffs and beaches. Hikers are advised to check the wind report before planning a trip to Manchester State Beach. As a visitor to this park, expect a driftwood collection like no other. Hikers will find themselves climbing over piles of logs facing every which way. Near the park’s south boundary, people can go on tours of the historic Pt. Arena Lighthouse built in 1870. The beach is complemented by a upland area that offers visitors loop trails that venture through dark sand, alongside ponds, and up and around bluffs and dunes. To get to the main trailhead, take highway 1 to Kinney Road 7 miles north of Point Arena until the signage for Manchester State Beach can be seen. The hike features wind shelters put together by beach-goers amongst the giant piles of wood. Once the trail switches from low dunes to tall bluffs, a connector trail can be taken to Alder Creek where a condemned beach house can be seen and explored a half mile into the trail.