A short ferry ride from Woods Hole brings you to a summer escape on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Explore the beaches and landscape of the island through the eyes of photographer Jesse Burke in the following slideshow. Jesse is an accomplished Rhode Island based photographer and adjunct professor at RISD in the photography department. […]
A long exposure (30 seconds) of Little Compton’s Sakonnet Point Lighthouse in Rhode Island. The sun was almost below the horizon as I handheld a neutral density filter in front of the lens to allow the shutter to remain open to smooth the water and bring out the beautiful pastel colors of the sky.
An image of Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, RI as the sun sank low over Jamestown (behind me). I used to scuba dive for lobster every Friday night here. We would gear-up across the bay at Fort Wetherill, Jamestown and boat to this tremendous dive location. I am a Rhode Island native and It wasn’t […]
Once hundreds of trap-fishing companies plied the Rhode Island coast; today only four remain. Photographer Markham Starr spent 40 days documenting a vanishing way of life for the last trap fishermen of Rhode Island. On the evening of May 20 in Atlanta, Georgia, the City and Regional Magazine Association, which comprises 74 city and regional […]
Last summer, I went on a scouting trip to Block Island — that lovely little locale some 13 miles out to sea off the Rhode Island coast. The goal was to generate ideas for a cover that would best suit our “Islands” theme for the May/June 2013 Travel Guide (on newsstands now — we work […]
The beauty of the New England islands has inspired an enduring legacy of artists and fine art, some 150 years in the making.
There’s a lot to see in do in the Ocean State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Rhode Island. BEST COFFEE CABINET DELEKTA’S PHARMACY, Warren Impassioned arguments may be waged over which clam shack serves the best chowder and clam cakes, but nary a […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Rhode Island for 2013. Your wallet will thank you. BEST CITY CINEMA MOVIES ON THE BLOCK, Providence The free flicks are always hits, and the food options are way better than popcorn and Jujubes. Grab some takeout from Tazza (250 […]
Looking to rest your head in Rhode Island? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Rhode Island for 2013. BEST CITY ESCAPE CHRISTOPHER DODGE HOUSE, Providence This 14-room B&B, housed in an Italianate mansion, is slightly out of the downtown Providence fray, but still only a 10-minute walk to […]
The Ocean State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors. Read our picks for the best food & dining in Rhode Island. BEST MEXICAN FOOD EL RANCHO GRANDE, Providence Maria Meza’s chicken mole has brought grown men to their knees, and legend has it that her menudo has remedied many a hangover. […]
Looking for fun in the Ocean State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Rhode Island.
Though I don’t get to the University of Maine Museum of Art, two hours north of me in downtown Bangor, very often, I have never been disappointed when I have. The Alan Bray exhibition I saw there last fall was the best solo show I saw all year and the I-95 Triennial 2013 (through June […]
