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Hiking the Olympic Wilderness Coast
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Surf Fishing at Assateague
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Action at the Shore
By Mark Leger

Summertime and beaches go together like beer and BBQs. The reason is simple—when it's hot out, liquid cools things down. And while lying on the sand doing absolutely nada has great restorative properties, our inner adventurer tends to appreciate a little action now and then.

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Here are five options for visiting America's great beaches, and recipes for having an active, enjoyable time while you're there. From sea kayaking at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks to surf fishing at Maryland’s Assateague, these alternatives will satiate your every outdoor need. Even better, by the end of the day, when you're stretched out along the shore, the sunset and lapping waves will be the perfect balm for tired limbs.

Map of U.S.A. showing locations of Olympic National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Assateague National Seashore, and Padre Island National Seashore

What do you want to do?
* Hike the Olympic Wilderness Coast
* Bike Point Reyes
* Kayak Pictured Rocks
* Surf Fish Assateague
* Watch Wildlife at Padre Island

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