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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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