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Block Island Day Trip | Photos

Rhode Island’s Block Island is a summer paradise, with pristine beaches, extensive conservation trails, and breathtaking coastal views. Here, photographer Nat Rea captures the spirit and beauty of the ideal Block Island day trip in summer.

By Yankee Magazine|Jun 25 2013| Print icon

Block Island Day Trip | Photos

Over 100 steps at Mohegan Bluffs lead the way to the beach below.

Photo Credit: Nat Rea

Rhode Island’s Block Island is a summer paradise, with pristine beaches, extensive conservation trails, and breathtaking coastal views. Here, photographer Nat Rea captures the spirit and beauty of the ideal Block Island day trip in summer.

Get expert picks for the best Block Island day trip activities by checking out our Block Island, RI, Day Trip Itinerary.

Block Island Day Trip | Photos

Remote Black Rock Beach.
Remote Black Rock Beach.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Lobster boat leaving harbor.
Lobster boat leaving harbor.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Diners enjoy the ocean views from the porch of Spring House Hotel.
Diners enjoy the ocean views from the porch of Spring House Hotel.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Colorful kayaks line the shores of The Great Salt Pond.
Colorful kayaks line the shores of The Great Salt Pond.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Over 100 steps at Mohegan Bluffs lead the way to the beach below.
Over 100 steps at Mohegan Bluffs lead the way to the beach below.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
State Beach with The Surf Hotel and ferry boats in the distance.
State Beach with The Surf Hotel and ferry boats in the distance.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Block Island Harbor.
Block Island Harbor.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Young explorers at Sachem Pond.
Young explorers at Sachem Pond.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Snow fences along a sandy path to State Beach.
Snow fences along a sandy path to State Beach.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Girls run along Clay Head Trail, part of the The Nature Conservancy Preserve on the northeast part of the island.
Girls run along Clay Head Trail, part of the Nature Conservancy Preserve on the northeast part of the island.
Photo Credit: Nat Rea

Have you ever enjoyed a Block Island day trip?

This post was first published in 2013 and has been updated.

SEE MORE:
Favorite Block Island Hotels & Inns
Things to Do on Block Island

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