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Chapel Point State Park
I found this particular beach on a map on the way to Colonial Beach and decided to check it out. The google reviews are pretty accurate, with the bottom line being it is peaceful and quiet, but soooo much trash. So much trash that if we had the time and supplies we would have spent…
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Breezy Point Beach
Coming from Flag Ponds, Breezy Point was it’s contrast. If you look away from the Bay at Flag Ponds you see brush, tall grass, trees, and cliffs. At Breezy Point, you see the road, wires, and some houses/buildings. But if you just want sand and water and can get up early to get a spot,…
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Throwing Shade
Our biggest gear splurge for the beach has been the most worth it. We are a family of super pale skin burners (I’m talking sun poisoning level) and we also just get hot very easily. We have tried other forms of shade, but CoolCabana has been the clear winner. I’ll start with carrying. This is…
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Flag Ponds Nature Park
This visit really showed the diversity of options for beach seekers in our area. Everyone has been soo different, and Flag Ponds Nature Park was quite different. Key Info: Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m – 5 p.m. , Monday & Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m,CLOSED -Tuesday, Wednesday & ThursdayBeach and entrance gate close 1…
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Hammerman
I spy an April weekend in the 80s. I showed the weather forecast to Perry and asked, ‘What do you think we are doing on Sunday?’ He knew the correct answer… Beach! I took the little babes to check out Hammerman beach which is in Gunpowder Falls State Park. So far this is my favorite…
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Matapeake
I ‘dragged’ the family to Kent Island to check out Matapeake’s beach offering on a summer feeling spring day. This was the middle of the week, (although during spring break) so I anticipate crowds to be significantly larger in a couple of months. Driving in may leave you a bit confused as you pass a…
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North Point State Park
Me and the little babes today went exploring a very different style of beachin’. After a trip to the Baltimore Aquarium, we made a detour before returning home to check out one of the three beaches about 30 minutes from Charm City. North Point State Park offers a few different activities but strikes me as…
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Sandy Point
Key Info Upfront: Hours of Operations:Day-use: Year-round 7 a.m. – dusk Mid-November – January 2: 7 a.m – 4 p.m. Fishing:24-hour access year-round.Fishing requires that all persons must be actively fishing including children Day-use Admission Fee:These rates do not apply for special events, ie Lights on the Bay, Blues Festival, Seafood Festival, etc.May 1-September 30:…
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Our ‘Go Bag’ and How to Get Out of the House in 15 Minutes
When we want to go to the beach, we can be out the door in 10-15 minutes. That is with two young kids. Here’s how: Almost all the time we have certain things always in the trunk of the car: Cabana for shade Chairs — 2 for the adults and 2 for the kids Bag…
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North Beach
We begin our local beach adventures at North Beach, MD. Lucky for us it is a beautiful weekend (my birthday weekend!) for March and the weather treated us to 70 degrees and partly cloudy. The beach was about an hour drive for us. As it was off-season we had a few advantages. No fees, easy…
While our previous favorite local beach was getting renovated, me and my three babes explored a bunch of other sandy day getaways. Check out our take on them, and my tips, tricks, and gear for a great beach day in the Washington DC region. In the summer of 2023, seven year old Perry will give his take on some of the places he will get to revisit during camp.
Beachin' with Bonnie... and her Babes 