2023 Photo Friday Roundup
It’s been around 3 months since we’ve marked another great summer season down in the books. We all had a bunch of fun and we hope our passengers did as well. In fact, it was awesome to see the pictures
Beachcombing on Block Island
Beachcombing is a great New England seaside activity and there’s no better place to do your searching than Block Island. In fact, USA Today named Block Island as one of the ten best beachcombing locations in the United States! While
The Ghosts of Block Island
“People have reported seeing a woman in a long, white dress. Aren’t they always in a long dress? Block Island has a long and storied history. Since it’s settlement by European colonists in 1661, the island has been the home to
Birding on Block Island
There’s no better time to explore Block Island’s natural beauty than in early fall. The temperate weather allows you to get out into nature without extreme heat or cold. Early October also affords visitors to experience a spectacular yearly occurrence. Block
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 4
In our last blog, we explored the evolution of Interstate Navigation from the 70s to the 90s. Ships were retired and new ships were introduced. Management changed hands and everyone got the “Sail Away on the Block Island Ferry…” tune
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 3
In our last blog, we saw how the post war years affected tourism to Block Island and how the growth of the island’s businesses as well as the Block Island Ferry’s fleet helped rejuvenate travel to the island in the
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 2
In our last blog, we explored the creation of Interstate Navigation. The initial years were marked by periods of rapid growth that were suddenly hindered by the onset of World War II. In this part, we will take a look
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 1
Interstate Navigation and the Block Island Ferry are thrilled to be celebrating its 90th Anniversary! It’s been a pleasure to serve generations of our riders! As our official birthday in September approaches, we’d like to take a look back through
Amelia Earhart on Block Island
Block Island has had its share of celebrity visitors throughout the years. From summer residents like Christopher Walken, to weekend vacationers like former presidents from Bill Clinton to Ulysses S. Grant, our little island has seen a wide variety of famous
5 Block Island Recipes You Can Make at Home
Block Island has some of the best restaurants in the area. From gourmet meals to donuts, there’s a meal for and taste and price point. The Block Island Ferry also has the advantage of having many renowned establishments just minutes
