Rhode Island's beaches are public. Here's a quick guide to what you can and can't do.

Short answer: Yes, parts of all rocky or sandy beaches in Rhode Island are open to the public. Some beaches may be owned by an individual, business or private club, but the public still has access to ...

Hiking at Blackstone River State Park, you'll see a key waterway from RI's industrial past

As a ship captain, he charted and sailed along trade routes to deliver cargo to China and import goods to Rhode Island. Later, he bought a textile mill on the banks of the Blackstone River and ...