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Here Are the Reasons Why Maine Beaches Are Better in the Winter
Let me get right to the point. I would rather visit a beach in Maine in the winter than the summer.
You might think that is crazy, and maybe it is. However, not to me. I would rather spend time on a freezing cold beach in the middle of January than an entire beautiful day in July.
No, I'm not just writing this to be contradictory, it's pure fact, and there are a number of reasons why this is the case.
First off, nothing ruins a beach more than people.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a people person, an extrovert through and through. But I'm also a sneaky hardcore Biophile. I'll take a quiet remote day out in the wild over a night out in Portland. This includes a quiet, empty, desolate day on a Maine beach. Considering this isn't possible in the summer, I guess the winter will do.
A winter beach experience is beautiful, incredibly dog-friendly, and did I mention quiet? Plus, parking is very easy, considering there's no competition with tourists for spaces.
Honestly, I'm not sure what is better about a summer beach day?
Catching rays? More like catching cancer.
Swimming? Yeah, let's go swimming in 55-degree water. Sounds great! I'll skip that and swim in a warm lake.
Dogs not being allowed? What a miserable rule.
I'm starting to wonder why I ever consider going to the beach in the summer. What actually is better?
I can tell you what's better in the winter. In fact, there are numerous reasons why the beach is a much better place in the colder months than in the summer. You can find them below.
It's time to join the winter beach movement. I know your dog wants to.
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