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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Salisbury Beach
Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts – A Comeback Story Three trips in 2020, a growing appreciation, and now I’m a believer. Three trips were made to Salisbury Beach in 2020, plus one each in 2021 and 2022. None in 2023. I started off not liking this destination — it felt old and tired, its peak decades behind…
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Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire – Family Fun & Live Music Arcades, breakfast at The Coffee Break, and a summer stage that brings in big names. Hampton Beach, NH is a short bike ride north of Salisbury, MA. It has a lot to offer as a destination and is a great place for families to get…
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Bar Harbor
Rugged Maine Coastline, ocean views, and a national park. A masterful blend of dramatic maritime scenery, rich history, outdoor adventure, and world-class culinary experiences. Bar Harbor, Maine, located on the northeast shore of Mount Desert Island, is the quintessential New England coastal escape. It serves as a vibrant, historic gateway to the rugged wilderness of…
Day Trips: Adventures From Home Base Or On The Road
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Ferry Beach State Park
A Little Pocket of Beach Paradise Warm waters, white sand, 100 acres of shaded trails, and a soda fountain that time forgot. Ferry Beach State Park is a scenic 117-acre park tucked away in Saco, Maine, between Old Orchard Beach and the Camp Ellis community. It’s the kind of place where you park once, ride…
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East Bay Bike Path – Boston to Bristol by Train & Bike
A Car‑Free Ride from Boston to the Bristol Waterfront Train to Providence, bike to Bristol, then reverse it. This is a different kind of Summer of 100 Beaches trip. No campground. No car. Just my bike, the MBTA commuter rail, and 14.5 miles of paved, car‑free path along Narragansett Bay. The East Bay Bike Path…
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Peak’s Island
Peaks Island, Maine – Casco Bay’s Quirkiest Getaway A 15‑minute ferry, a Civil War museum, an umbrella cover museum, and a mini tugboat surprise. Peaks Island is a picturesque island in Casco Bay, Maine, known for its stunning coastal views, quaint village atmosphere, and outdoor recreation. It offers beaches, hiking trails, and a charming downtown…