5 Ways to Enjoy Winter on Block Island
It’s been a busy few months and things are finally starting to get back to normal. After the hectic holidays and getting readjusted to the new year, it almost seems like you need a vacation from your vacation. If peace
The Historic Winter of 1917-1918
105 years ago, the United States was on the brink of several historic events. In the spring of 1917, Congress declared war on Germany officially bringing the US into World War I. The following spring of 1918, the first appearance
5 PLACES FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
So, it’s December 10 and you’ve just realized that you forgott to pick up gifts for your Uncle Lou, your niece, and the guy you carpool with every morning. What are you to do?! We can help with that! While
NEW SHOREHAM LIFE SAVING STATION
The story of New England is defined by maritime tales. Whether by oar or sail, steam or diesel, the history of Rhode Island is tied directly to the sea. We are the Ocean State after all! However, ever since man put
MAD MAGGIE & THE SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE
New England is a hotbed for some great ghost stories. The clawed spirit of Emily’s Bridge in Stowe, VT. The haunted halls of Danvers State Hospital in MA. The cursed village of Dudleytown in Cornwall, CT. Even on Block Island,
PHOTO FRIDAY ROUNDUP
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve marked the end of another summer season on Block Island. Every year we’ve been lucky to get a glimpse at our island from the point of view of wonderful riders with our #BIFPhotoFriday
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Justin Abrams Animal Farm. Manisses Farm. Abrams Animal Farm. The 1661 Exotic Farm & Gardens. While it’s been called many things over the years, one thing is for certain. Since 1973, this attraction has been a landmark institution on Block
IT’S FALL ON BLOCK ISLAND!
The air’s getting a bit crisper and the leaves on the trees are shifting from their green hues to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Your first inclination may be to go leaf peeping up north. But have you thought about
A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEACON HILL
Located to the southwest of the Great Salt Pond rests the highest point on Block Island: Beacon Hill. At an elevation of 190 feet, it’s not the considered the most impressive peak in Rhode Island. Jerimoth Hill in Foster is
5 PLACES FOR BLOCK ISLAND SOUVENIRS
We all know that one of the most important parts of a vacation is the souvenirs you bring back with you. Some of them are great, like that sweatshirt you’ve been wearing for 10 years. Others, well, not so much.
