| Spencer Spit is an example of a sandspit enclosing a saltchuck lagoon. The spit was formed over a long period of time by the action of wind and tide. The spit is constantly changing. Eventually, it could fill with sediment and lose all its water. | | • Cedar
• Douglas Fir
• Hemlock
• Yew
• Alder
• Apple
• Cherry
• Maple
• Foxglove
• Rose
• Berries
• Eel Grass
• Ferns
• Moss or Lichens
• Seaweed
• Thistle
| The stone cellar of the old Spencer house can be seen near the spit. A replica of the original log cabin built by the Spencers for guests is out on the tip of the spit.
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