Block Island offers a picturesque escape with its pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and charming small-town ambiance. While it may seem like a luxury destination, a trip to Block Island can be ...

Both New Shoreham and Narragansett are asking for a 50-cent increase to passenger landing fees to absorb the costs associated with providing municipal services, including public safety, for tourists, ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — “Sail away on the Block Island Ferry.” Are you a true Rhode Islander if you didn’t sing that in your head just now? That’s why the Block Island Ferry is encouraging Rhode ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering increasing fees for passengers on the Block Island Ferry and other boats docking in Block Island's Old Harbor and Narragansett's Port of Galilee. If passed, the ...

I'm a lifelong New Englander, and I've gone on tons of day trips around the region. My favorite budget-friendly trip is Block Island, a quaint getaway off the Rhode Island mainland. I love exploring ...

Even though the ferry can be a relaxing experience, especially on a nice day when you can sit outside, you can book the Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry if you wish to get to the island faster. (It is a ...

The Burrillville Police Department says a deceased body was found following a fire at a residence. Florida man gets 2 to 4 years in prison for bank robbery in Fall River A Florida man was sentenced to ...

Take a guided tour with a park ranger and explore Sunken Forest on Fire Island. Credit: Linda Rosier With no cars, Fire Island offers visitors a different mindset just a 25-minute ferry ride away.

Most people claim that it is shaped like a pork chop, others a teardrop, and a few an upside-down mini South America. And the shape of the island matters, or so you’d think, given the sheer number of ...

A surprise appearance of a 20-foot basking shark in Block Island’s Great Salt Pond over Memorial Day weekend was the most prominent early unwelcome visitor for the 2025 summer season. Depending on ...