The Block Island Beach Guide!
North, south, east, or west. No matter where you head on Block Island, you’re bound to run into a beach available to enjoy! Each one has their own advantages for whatever type of ocean-going experience you’re looking for. It may
Quahogging on the Block
Quahog. Along with being Rhode Island’s state shellfish it’s also the town from Family Guy, one of Narragansett Beer’s mascots, and a word that non-New Englanders have a really hard time saying. The “official” name for the bivalve is the
Learning the (Nautical Saying) Ropes
A few months ago, we posted a blog about different ship parts and nautical lingo to add to your vocabulary. While we were putting that together, we came across a bunch of facts about common saying and idioms that originally
Five Block Island Secrets
One of the best things about Block Island is that people get really excited about it. Whether it’s the businesses, restaurants, events, or even the history, there’s a wealth of information online and in print. Residents and visitors alike love
Block Island and the Great American Pastime
Bright, green grass surrounding that perfectly raked dirt, the bases gleaming white. The thump of ball against mitt, the crack of the bat, and the cheer of the crowd. The smell of popcorn and hot dogs wafting across the stands
A Land Lubber’s Guide to Ship Parts
One of the advantages of taking a trip on the Block Island Ferry is the ride is taken care of for you. You get on and get off. Without a ferry you would have to spend a ridiculous amount of
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
Block Island Ferry 2022 Blog Roundup!
Goodbye 2022! Hello 2023! It’s a new year and a great time to see what Block Island has to offer. But before we put 2022 in our rearview, let’s take a look back at some of the topics we introduced
Santa Crashes New Shoreham
(With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) 'Twas the night before Christmas, and in Block Island Sound Not a sailor was stirring, no ships to be found. The ferries were docked in the harbor with care, Traditional and Hi Speed, there was a pair. The passengers
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
