Block Island offers a picturesque escape with its pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and charming small-town ambiance. While it may seem like a luxury destination, a trip to Block Island can be ...

Both New Shoreham and Narragansett are asking for a 50-cent increase to passenger landing fees to absorb the costs associated with providing municipal services, including public safety, for tourists, ...

I'm a lifelong New Englander, and I've gone on tons of day trips around the region. My favorite budget-friendly trip is Block Island, a quaint getaway off the Rhode Island mainland. I love exploring ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering increasing fees for passengers on the Block Island Ferry and other boats docking in Block Island's Old Harbor and Narragansett's Port of Galilee. If passed, the ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — “Sail away on the Block Island Ferry.” Are you a true Rhode Islander if you didn’t sing that in your head just now? That’s why the Block Island Ferry is encouraging Rhode ...

Even though the ferry can be a relaxing experience, especially on a nice day when you can sit outside, you can book the Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry if you wish to get to the island faster. (It is a ...

The Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association said that firefighters rescued a driver from a rollover late at night on Jan. 16. Brown students return to campus for first time after shooting The Brown ...

Take a guided tour with a park ranger and explore Sunken Forest on Fire Island. Credit: Linda Rosier With no cars, Fire Island offers visitors a different mindset just a 25-minute ferry ride away.

It's not a secret in Rhode Island, but now U.S. News and World Report is telling everyone that Block Island is one of the “Best Underrated Travel Destinations in the U.S.” The media company ranked the ...

A surprise appearance of a 20-foot basking shark in Block Island’s Great Salt Pond over Memorial Day weekend was the most prominent early unwelcome visitor for the 2025 summer season. Depending on ...