Harkness Memorial State Park

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Until sunset, and in the off-season cold months, parking is often free; in summer, expect to pay a nominal fee. more on Epinions.com

With its peaceful setting and unique attractions, Harkness remains a favourite beach for me to visit, no matter what the season. more on Epinions.com

Rather than other public beaches or private homes, Harkness's strand is bordered on one side by a camp for special-needs children and on the other by a wildlife sanctuary, over which herons and other waterfowl can sometimes be seen flying; all this lends the beach itself an air of quiet solitude. more on Epinions.com

It's like an unfailing friend saying hello every time you arrive because there's always a wonderful breeze here, making it the ideal place to fly kites year round. more on Epinions.com

As you continue up the gentle hill towards the parking area you pass a field where they allow the grass to grow high and wild and a wildlife preserve beyond it. more on Epinions.com