Peace and Serenity on Block Island
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding moments of peace and serenity can feel like a luxury. Most of us don’t have the time (or money) to go jet-setting off to some exotic, tropical location. However, there is
Preparing your Summer Vacation on Block Island
As the days grow warmer and the school year draws to a close, families, couples, and solo travelers alike are eagerly anticipating the start of the summer vacation season. And for those seeking a quintessential island getaway, Block Island beckons
Exploring the Lighthouses of Block Island
Block Island is a charming haven for beach lovers, nature enthusiasts, and history buffs alike. But for centuries, the island held a different reputation - a treacherous "stumbling block" for mariners navigating its unforgiving shores. According to the Beavertail Lighthouse
Block Island, A Stargazer’s Paradise
As much as its fun and beauty attract visitors during the daylight hours, Block Island also beckons stargazers with its pristine beaches, rolling hills, and captivating night skies. As the sun dips below the horizon, a celestial symphony unfolds, inviting
Block Island’s Bootleggers
Sometimes you might catch an old black-and-white gangster movie on TV. Those films showcased the glamorous and violent lives of crime bosses in big cities such as New York and Chicago. It always seemed like the villains in these stories
Let’s Go Look at Seals!
Some of the older folks who read these blogs remember a time in our youth when there weren’t that many wild animals around southern New England. Sure, we had the regular squirrels, songbirds, and raccoons, but we never really encountered
5 Place to Visit in the Winter
As winter descends upon Block Island, a serene and magical transformation takes place. While summer may be the island's peak season, the colder months unveil a quieter, more intimate side of this coastal haven. There’s no better place in the
The Unique Residents of 1800s Block Island
Every town has particular people that just stand out. Whether a civil leader or that person who’s always at Dunkin Donuts, everyone in the community has had some kind of interactions with these folks. The same can be said about
2024 Block Island Winter Getaway
A common misconception about Block Island is that it’s strictly a summer destination. While it’s true that a vast majority of our visitors make their way to the island in the warmer months, they’re missing out on some excellent experiences
Block Island Ferry Holiday Express (A Festive Ode to ‘The Polar Express’)
On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I was spread out on my couch in Cranston slowly dozing off to some infomercials. I was listening for a sound, though, a sound a guy at the Cumberland Farms had told me I’d