Narragansett ranks among top coastal towns in nation
NARRAGANSETT — Narragansett was recently named among the top three coastal towns in the country by travel website Big 7 Travel. In its write-up of the town, Big 7 Travel cited Narragansett’s recreational opportunities, beaches, history and seafood as reasons for the distinction. “Narragansett is the total package,” the website reads. “It’s got incredible surf, […]
Sun, surf, and snow: What’s not to like?
Five decades of New England spite, chilled By Billy Baker, Globe Staff NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — I arrived at the snow-covered beach an hour before my heat was supposed to start and had been out of my car for roughly 48 seconds when a one-armed man with a cigarette dangling from his lips began barking at […]
Rhode Island’s 18 Most Popular Hikes (According to Google)
Rhode Island has a surprising amount of hiking packed into it. We tallied up each hiking location’s average monthly Google searches and then interviewed local hiking experts about each place. Please note that although you can hike at all of these locations, many restrictions do apply and you should check the official website for each […]
Worden Pond In Rhode Island Is A Beautiful Piece Of Living History
Worden Pond In Rhode Island Is A Beautiful Piece Of Living History Rhode Island may be known as the Ocean State, but we also have some pretty impressive bodies of fresh water, many of which are man-made lakes (the rest are natural lakes, rivers, and coastal lagoons). Rhode Island’s largest natural lake happens to be […]
Most Unique Bodies Of Water In Rhode Island
At Only 2 Feet Deep, Trustom Pond Is One Of The Most Unique Bodies Of Water In Rhode Island With a nickname like the Ocean State, it’s pretty clear that Rhode Island is home to some stunning ocean beaches. That being said, for such a small state, we also have a large number of lakes […]
The Newport Cliff Walk Was Named The Most Beautiful Place In Rhode Island
The Newport Cliff Walk Was Named The Most Beautiful Place In Rhode Island And We Have To Agree Recently, Conde Nast Traveler created a list of the most beautiful spot in each state. And while that couldn’t have been an easy task in Rhode Island (nearly every square mile of our state is stunning), they decided on […]
The Top 10 Domestic Airports – 5. T. F. Green Airport, Rhode Island
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. If you ask Travel + Leisure readers, the […]
7 Staggeringly Beautiful Places In Rhode Island That Will Always Be Waiting For You
Rhode Island is a visually stunning state, so it’s especially disappointing when we can’t go out and explore it to the fullest. But while current regulations are temporary, our natural wonders and attractions are not. These beautiful places — and many more — are awaiting you. We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many […]
Massachusetts Residents Looking for a 55 Plus Community in Southern Rhode Island
South Shore Village in RI, a 55-Plus Community is Gaining Attraction with Massachusetts Residents Looking for an Active Community in Southern Rhode Island Everyone wants to live in a secure community, where people care about each other and feel welcome. South Shore Village is the ideal place to enjoy fun social activities, friendly neighbors, and […]
Health Benefits of Living Near the Ocean
Story at-a-glance Urban adults living 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) or less from the coast had better mental health than those living more than 50 kilometers (31 miles) away When household income was factored in, the study showed that for the lowest income respondents there was a 40% lower risk of poor mental health for those […]