Couch Beach & Blueberry Island / Marshfield

Why to visit:
This was actually my second visit to Couch - but the first was a failure. I couldn't find the entrance. That might sound crazy but it was the truth. You have to notice that there is a parking lot concealed by a half broken fence. While there are several potential trail entrance points, the fence is the best for families due to parking.

The majority of the trail is fairly wide since the site also doubles as a camping location. If you get access to camp here, the town lets you drive all the way down to the beach/river. The trail is not perfectly smooth but very doable for families and strollers - but not wheelchairs. You need a bit of clearance to get over some of the ruts in the road.

Once you get to the river, you come to a beautiful clearing. The trees are crazy tall with essentially clean ground underneath (e.g. no bushes). So, you come to this clearing with majestic tall trees and through them you can see just endless marsh and water. I can imagine this being a perfect place for a picnic on a hot summer day. Spacious enough that many families can be around without it feeling crowded. Bonus? There is even a swing!