This picture of my dear friend makes me smile. Why were we laughing? Who knows, who cares. This is the epitome of a carefree summer day on the beach at Block Island.
Day 237/365: Sunshine, On my Shoulder, Makes Me Happy
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Day 235/365: Crescent Beach on Block Island
My Favorite Place on Earth
If someone asked me where my favorite place on earth would be I would say Block Island. This tiny strip of earth is located 12 miles off shore of Rhode Island and is only accessible by ferry from Point Judith or Old Saybrook. I believe there is another ferry launch area, but we always left from Rhode Island, even though I lived in East Hartford. I started going to Block Island when I was in high school and during the 1980’s we walked off the boat and parked our beach blankets on the sands of Crescent Beach.
Crescent Beach is the most popular beach on Block Island, it’s within easy walking distance from the Ferry Docks, has a full service beach house complete with showers, bathrooms, and a wonderful concessions to eat lunch. Block Island is an oasis in New England. The soft white sands are a contrast to the rocky pebbly beaches of Connecticut and the water is sparkling blue.
Personalized Block Island Beach Towel
Much of this is due to being twelve miles off shore and away from the sheltered waterways of Long Island Sound which tend to “trap” pollution, debris and make the beaches a little foamy and dirtier. Block Island reminds me of the Caribbean, a little slice of heaven.
Information About Block Island
A Long Paddle and a Celebration of Clean Water
The longest paddle of the season, the 10th annual Block challenge, is scheduled for August 29, when paddlers will take off from Montauk Point and paddle 18 miles through Block Island Sound to Block Island. Nearly 70 paddlers competed in Saturday’s …
Bluffs of Block Island, Superstorm Sandy Research | Rhode …
Bluffs of Block Island, Superstorm Sandy Research. Willimantic, Conn. – When Superstorm Sandy made landfall in the Northeast on Oct. 29, 2012, it left in its wake extensive erosion along the coast of Block Island, RI.
Block Island Vacation Rental House – Vacation Rentals
Block Island Vacation Rental House. Rhode Island vacation rentals. Lynn’ s Way is a large Block Island Vacation House: Great for family vacations, weddings, reunions, events and parties. Spacious and comfortable, Gourmet kitchen, large …
The Roundtable.: A Block Island Photo Album
Apropos of nothing, we offer a tidy little Block Island photo album, images taken just 24 hours apart showing the quick-change nature of our New England climate. Photos by Lars Trodson. It was quiet on the island on the night …
Dog Friendly Block Island, RI – Block Island Family Vacation
Joining the lucky dogs of dog friendly Block Island? Bringing your best friend on vacation is what makes it a vacation. Block Island is a haven for dogs. A vast majority of islanders have dogs. If you happen to see a dog without an owner …
Block Island House Rental: Block Island Waterfront
Block Island Waterfront. Rhode Island vacation rentals. Charming four bedroom home overlooking Cormorant Cove on picturesque Block Island. Very private location, surrounded by conservation land. Excellent condition including all up- to- …
Summer Internship Position Available | The Block Island …
Would you love to work outdoors on Block Island this summer? Spend your time on, in and around the water and its marine life? If so, you definitely need to be our intern. Please read the job responsibilities and requirements …
Day 233/365: A Sunset Worthy of Applause
Another sunset deserving of applause. I just about starting clapping to honor the tradition in Key West. The sunset was a perfect back drop to our dinner at the Narragansett Inn. Our trip was nearing a close and just one more day lay ahead for shopping and exploring. I couldn’t of asked for a better ending to a day.
There is just something about a sunset over the water with the smell of ocean air wafting in the breeze. To someone born and raised in Connecticut now living in land locked Nebraska this is shear bliss.
Day 229/365: Photo Opportunties on Block Island
From the Inn where we stayed on Block Island, I didn’t have to go far on my Block Island vacation to find photo opportunities. The Narragansett Inn had plenty of scenic areas with boats, water and breath taking sunsets. You might remember that one of our lodging requirements was to be near the water.
The Narragansett Inn has it’s own private beach on the Great Salt Pond. Where the ocean surf is invigorating and hypnotic, the Great Salt Pond was calm and relaxing. Two different personalities for different times of the day. Another plus was the water temperature. It’s more relaxing at the end of the day to float in water about 70 degrees Fahrenheit than the 65 or 66 F of the ocean that pushes you around.
Who wouldn’t be able to relax with a view like this? I had photo opportunities around every corner, the Block Island sunset was amazing and simply breath taking. People sitting on the porch actually applauded when the sun set. It was one of two fantastic sunsets we watched from the Narragansett Inn. I just can’t say enough about the Inn where we stayed. It was perfect place in every way.
If you have ever been to Block Island where did you stay and what were your favorite memories?
More Information about Block Island
The Old Post Office Bagel Shop – Block Island Dining Guide
The Old Post Office Bagel Shop is Block Island’s traditional corner bagel shop. Tagged In bagels, coffee, eggs, mexican, outdoor dining, sandwiches, and tea · share. Facebook Share. Tweet · Pin It. Visited 63 times, 3 Visits today. Club Soda.
Block Island baubles: Felicia Cinquegrana makes handcrafted jewelry from …
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — Felicia Cinquegrana sits in her New Harbor studio beside gleaming piles of the cobalt blue, dark green and aqua glass she’s collected over the years at “secret” locations on Block Island. Slowly, she’s making her way through the …
Summer Gifts
I grew up on Block Island. I know the tides rise and fall by the gravity of the moon; I live out in the middle of nowhere where there is little light to disturb the beauty of the night sky. Still, the majesty of this Supermoon of July surprised me …
Lunch at Dead Eye Dick’s
Jessica, whose grandfather was the first in the family to own Dead Eye’s, talked about the restaurant’s long-time popularity on Block Island. Many of the old- timers know it well, and there are plenty of stories to be told again and again. “Because of …
Day 227/365: Crabbing With a Piece of String and a Hot Dog
I had never been crabbing before and these kids taught me how, with a few simple tools: a string, a weight and a hot dog. The crabs grab hold of the hot dog and you just pull them up. It’s so cool and so much fun!
Just tie the string around a piece of hot dog and drop it in the water, the crabs run to it, grab on and you pull them up. Summer fun for hours. I wonder if the same thing works for crawdads?
Have You Ever Been Crabbing?
If you crabbed when you were a kid, or have taught your kids what is the best crabbing tip you’ve learned? Did you mainly catch and release (like in fishing) or were you catching for supper? I didn’t know there were crabbing tournaments on the shore. Being a land locked Nebraskan I don’t get the experience of all the festivals around the country.
One day, when we retire and traveling to the beach is on my list I’m going to check out crab festival. I’ve already done the Testicle Festival.
Adventures with Food: Take Your Kids Crabbing! – A Child …
The shores of our boroughs and the surrounding area are teeming with millions of eight-legged crustaceans, so take your kids crabbing!
Summer’s the season for crabbing, berry picking, trail …
The crabbing season for much of the Kitsap Peninsula begins today. It s predicted to be a good year to pull in a plentiful catch of Dungeness crab, especially in south Puget Sound. State regulators say the bounty should carry …
