The Beach in Winter

On the road to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on a cold December day, friends and I stopped at the beach. The coastal towns and their main attraction is so very different in the winter. The only people walking the sands are those who live year round by the sea, hearty souls who love their beach warm or cold. Without the busy summer vacationers, the beach feels fresh and wonderfully peaceful. So while some may start to dream of tropical getaways with dropping temperatures, I do find a visit to the beach in the winter equally pleasing.

Oh and have you ever seen a "butt rock"? Cause I have...