A Slice of New Hampshire’s Seacoast

We took a day trip to Odiorne State Park recently and of course we took a bunch of pictures. I really want a better camera…desperately but until I get one my trusty little Cannon will have to do. I just love digital. We took about 150 pictures, many are not worth sharing but a few came out great including the one I chose to put on this Blog title page. I hope you enjoy this look at New Hampshire’s Seacoast….it really is pretty here.

My husband Jay and I are both beach lovers and we love to spend our free time exploring the coast of New Hampshire as well as points north along the majestic Maine coast.

One of our favorite local parks is Odiorne Point State Park in Rye NH. Rye is a quick 35 minute ride from our home in Hampstead and Odiorne is a 330 acre park that is open daily year-round.

We’ve been lucky enough to able to visit Odiorne State park during all four of our New England seasons…including the winter months. Sometimes we simply bring a bagged lunch and sit by the ocean…other times we’ve brought in some wine…shhh don’t tell anyone, and sat drinking wine at sunset while watching the changing ocean directly in front of us. What a treat that is and oh so romantic!
We’ve biked the paths and brought our kayaks to explore the waterway via Witches Creek to Portsmouth Harbor.

There are remnants of formal gardens and beautiful wildflowers throughout the park, along with man made military bunkers. Odiorne has a very rich history.

Odiorne Point is a well known New Hampshire Sate park and it truly does offer something for everyone.

Picnickers can enjoy dramatic sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore while children of all ages enjoy swinging and sliding at a play ground.

There are several picnic tables, many of them along the coast line. All with incredible views and others hidden in the trees that offer an abundance of privacy.

There is also an extensive network of trails, including a paved bike path, that all wind through the dense vegetation or along the shore of the entire park.

The Seacoast Science Center which is also located in the park has exhibits relating to the history of Odiorne Point and the seacoast area. Check out the science centers on line calendar to see a sample of the offerings.

Odiorne has sheltered tidal pools, exposed rocky shore and on the north end a pebble beach area which shelters a fresh water marsh.

Enjoy Odiorne’s sand dunes…swim on the beach, eat a hearty picnic lunch, bike or walk along the trails, enjoy boating of all levels or simply take a nap on the edge of the ocean.

Odiorne Point State Park is a full day adventure and one that truly helps create memories. Click here to view a map of >>>Odiorne Point.

Come spend the day and cherish the memories!

You won’t be disappointed in this little slice of New Hampshire’s seacoast.

Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County

Jay and Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty

Hampstead NH 603-548-7728