The Summer of 100 Beaches
One Is Too Many — 100 Isn’t Enough
Daily Posts From the Roads and Beaches of New England
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Summer of 100 Beaches 2025
It’s Memorial Day weekend and as is our tradition, we start down on the Connecticut shore. Specifically at Hammonassett State Park in Madison, Connecticut. The water is a bit warmer down here. This is a Connecticut state park campground and most state run campgrounds have excellent camping conditions. I’ve got my tent a nice soft…
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The Morning Coffee Post
Spent the day in Newburyport touring around. Had a slight injury to my right hand. So I couldn’t shift or work the brakes. So this is a tour of Newburyport and some beach time thrown in.
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Salisbury Beach – Sept 19, 2023
It’s quiet here in Salisbury, MA. It’s a ghost town. Even my favorite breakfast place that was written up in the Boston Globe has closed for the season. The waves are huge from a recent hurricane. It’s my first time staying at this state campground. It’s pretty good and I like the facilities. Basically I’m…
Destinations: Two or More Days in a Single Base Location
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Wareham, MA July 16 – 17, 2021
Rarely do I make a trip to the Cape Cod area without stopping by Wareham, MA and visiting my friend Rob. We’ve been friends a long time. The Riverside Cafe on Main Street in Wareham offers a good hearty breakfast in a comfortable setting. A great way to fuel up with energy to start your…
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Martha’s Vineyard July 14 – 16, 2021
Martha’s Vineyard is an island a short distance off the coast of Woods Hole, MA. How many beaches are there on the island? Too many to count. Many aren’t on any map and most are known only to locals so I was lucky to have a couple of locals show me around. Remote parking lot…
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Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, CT 2021
Meet Rocky Neck Three trips were made to Rocky Neck in 2021. The first was a rain out but the other two were awesome. The park and the entire Niantic area has a lot to offer. This page combines information from all three visits. Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area located in…
Day Trips: Adventures From Home Base Or On The Road
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Newport, RI – Sept. 23, 2020
Newport, Rhode Island is a coastal city known for its Gilded Age mansions, particularly those along Cliff Walk like The Breakers and Marble House. Founded in 1639, Newport boasts America’s oldest operating tavern and numerous colonial-era buildings. The city served as a major colonial port and later became a summer playground for America’s wealthiest families.…
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Peak’s Island, ME – Aug 28, 2023
Meet Peak’s Island Peak’s Island is a picturesque island located in Casco Bay, Maine. Known for its stunning coastal views, quaint village atmosphere, and outdoor recreational opportunities, it’s a popular destination for both residents and tourists. The island offers beaches, hiking trails, and a charming downtown area with art galleries, shops, and eateries. Ferries provide…
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South Cape Beach State Park June 15, 2022
It’s June and the crowds don’t start showing up until July. This is prime beach time. A nice big beach, water is cool but not cold. Seals swim about and that can attract sharks.