Today I decided to do a follow-up trip to the beach. I had discovered another park with beach access that came highly recommended, so I headed out to that one. This time, I was a little more prepared: I took my GPS and an atlas.
Let’s set something straight first. This trip, I did not get rained on. That’s an accomplishment in itself. But the whole trip wasn’t a success. I started out like I usually do, getting a bottle of water at the store on the way. I should plan better for refreshments. Then I made the run with only a brief stop for gas. I found a place to eat right near my turn for the beach.
After a much-needed meal, I headed back the road to the park. It was a very residential area, which seemed odd that a public beach would require travel through such an area. But while slowly weaving through the roads, I saw signs directing to the beach. Odd. Once I got in the actual park, it seemed pretty empty. I wasn’t sure if that was due to my late-day timing, or because the park wasn’t well-known. A couple minutes through the park I got my answer.
The roadway to the beach, which is really just a big sandbar, is being renovated. So I parked the bike and went walking to see how much I could see. The answer: not much.
There was a nice picnic area and some benches for looking out at the water. The beach itself was hidden by trees that must line the road heading to it.
So, this trip is rescheduled for the fall. It seems like a nice place, and if it’s anywhere as uncrowded as it was today, it seems like a very nice place to visit. Unfortunately, it is a couple of hours away. I can’t remember the travel time for the usual beach, but maybe it’s comparable.
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