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Visit the Frosty Drew Observatory
Charlestown, Rhode Island
The Frosty Drew Observatory is located near the tip of southern Rhode Island, which means apart from summer this is a very quiet beach town. The isolation from major urban areas provides the perfect conditions for star-gazing. The building itself is located on a large plot of land dedicated to nature observation and on Friday nights (when the facility is open to the public) is an interesting pl...
Car Camp at Charlestown Breachway Campground
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State for a reason, and camping by the coast is something absolutely necessary while in New England. During the summer and early fall, Charlestown, RI, as well as the surrounding beach towns, come alive with tourists from all over the globe. The Breachway Campground is located within Burlingame State Park, one of the most popular and worthwhile parks in RI to...
Vin Gormley Trail
Charlestown, Rhode Island
7.81 mi
/ 502 ft gain
Vin Gormley Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Sammy C, Schoolhouse Pond, Vin Gormley Trails Loop
Charlestown, Rhode Island
4.19 mi
/ 246 ft gain
Sammy C, Schoolhouse Pond, Vin Gormley Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Browning Woods Farm Trail
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
2.83 mi
/ 157 ft gain
Browning Woods Farm Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wakefield, Rhode Island.
South Farm Loop
Charlestown, Rhode Island
1.46 mi
/ 141 ft gain
South Farm Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Watch the Sunrise at East Beach, RI
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Walking over the dunes in the dark you can hear the waves breaking on shore from the parking lot. Wet suited up, camera in hand, make your way over the dunes and down to the water. East Beach is a sandy beach and with the right swell size and direction you'll get some sizable shore break to play in.Bring your friends, family or your dog and relax while the sun comes up!
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge Trail
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
2.53 mi
/ 161 ft gain
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge Trail is a 2.5 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Hike the Osprey Point Loop on Trustom Pond
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
2 mi
Careful on the drive in for deer!
From the parking lot head right around the Farm Field Loop Trail then continue to your right down Osprey Point Trail (0.8 miles). This is where you will most likely see the deer up close. Continue to your right to the Osprey Point Overlook, which will (on a clear day) provide you with a beautiful view of South Kingstown Town Beach and Block Island. Turn back an...
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Thompson, Connecticut
West Thompson Lake Campground
Overview
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural...
Moodus, Connecticut
Getaway Machimoodus
A Handcrafted Hideaway
Our tiny cabins are designed to suit all kinds of travelers, from couples to families to pups.
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