Swim at Silver Sands State Park, Milford, Connecticut
Dyed-in-the wool New Englanders will call any nearby ocean or lake dip refreshing. Depending how far north you venture, however, you could be in for one of those bone-chilling experiences where you run in for three seconds, scream, watch your ankles turn blue, and run out. To truly find warmth, head south to the shallow slopes of the Long Island Sound. The beach at Silver Sands State Park is small compared to other Connecticut state parks like Hammonasset or Sherwood Island, but alas more remote. It’s also far more affordable than many of the private town beaches in this part of Connecticut. A long boardwalk leads from the parking lot across a marsh (good for bird watching, but not great if you’re carrying food, sand toys, and Junior). Take Exit 34 off I-95 to Route 1 east and turn right on Pumpkin Delight to the coast.
Nice write-up, but it’s Milford, not Milton!
Thanks Malerie. I made the change. I just saw one of my favorite bands, Milton, play in the Berkshires. That’s probably how that seeped in.