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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Hammonassett State Park, May 26, 2023
Meet Hammonassett Hammonassett Beach State Park is a picturesque coastal retreat located in Madison, Connecticut. Stretching across 918 acres, this state park offers a stunning blend of natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and recreational opportunities. The park’s centerpiece is its two-mile-long sandy beach, which provides a perfect setting for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. The Campground The…
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Provincetown June 28, 2022
This is where the idea for Summer of 100 Beaches was born. I camp in North Truro, park my car, and don’t use it again until I leave. To get around I ride my bike as much as possible or take public transportation. The latter is excellent. Here in one compact area you have it…
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Provincetown and North Truro July 26-29, 2021
Introduction Pictured above is Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, MA. One of the few places on the east coast where you can watch the sun set into the ocean. This is where it all started for The Summer of 100 Beaches. This location was the inspiration for it all. Being relatively near my home yet…
Day Trips: Adventures From Home Base Or On The Road
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Nantasket Beach, July 22, 2021
Introduction This is a total urban experience bike ride using bikes, boats, and buses. I ride through the city to catch a commuter boat over to Nantasket Beach. At the end of the trip I catch a bus for the last two miles. The first two videos cover the first 8 miles from my house…
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Falmouth – Shining Sea Bike Path
This is a day trip. No camping on this one. As I like to say, “I ride a bike. I’m not a cyclist.” I take lots of breaks at points of interest. There’s lots of points of interest on this one. This trip is about 22 miles and incorporates the Shining Sea Bikeway. It diverts…
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Woods Hole/Falmouth, June 30, 2021
This is one of the better bike rides I’ve done. There’s a lot to do and see. The beginning of this ride into Woods Hole is enjoyable. Woods Hole itself has a lot of activity as people make their way to Martha’s Vineyard. If you want something to eat there’s all kinds of places to…