Episode 6
CoastWatcher Lyndell Wilken has encountered many personal, professional, and physical challenges throughout her life as an athlete & explorer. Her current obstacle: accessing her adopted mile.
It's been a year-and-a-half since her last visit to Mile 147, but her determination to return has never wavered. In this episode, Lyndell takes Emily and Sascha on an immersive remembrance of Mile 147 in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area—a remote stretch of beach currently inaccessible by road.
CoastWatch & Listen is a community science & storytelling collaboration produced by Bedrock Theatre in partnership with Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.
Special episode note: At the time of this episode's release, Sparrow Park Road in Gardiner, OR, is still inaccessible to the majority of vehicles. If you have a way to help Lyndell get back to her mile, please get in touch with us!
Series Credits:
Lead Producer & Creator: Emily Eisele
Co-Producer: Sascha Blocker
Audio Engineer & Original Music Underscoring: Alec Chase
Editors: Alexandra Schaffer, Joellen Sweeney & Chris Gonzalez
Theme Song: Sean Grosshans
Episode Credits:
The "Love Letters to 147” were written and performed by Joellen Sweeney.
Series Sponsors: Roundhouse Foundation, Susan Matlack Jones & Associates, Hotel Sylvia, Lincoln City Glass Center, Kathy Fishler & Jeff Sweeney
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