It’s not easy to find peace and quiet in Rhode Island when summer tourist season comes around, for one simple reason - the Ocean State is very small!

Hoping to sneak in some more ocean swimming in Rhode Island before the summer is through? Late August might actually be the best time to take a dip. The water around the Ocean State has been gradually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rhode Island may be known for its beaches, but have you checked out its rivers? Three major rivers run through Rhode Island: the ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but you can't count it out when it comes to the length of its shoreline. The 37-mile-wide by 48-mile-long state boasts 400 miles of shore — more ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With summer right around the corner, Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of beach season in the Ocean State. Starting Saturday, May 24, all Rhode Island state beaches — ...

If you are looking to lounge around one of Rhode Island’s state beaches this summer, this weekend is your last chance to do so with full amenities. Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental ...

From mural-covered city streets to cliffside blooms overlooking the Atlantic, the most colorful places in Rhode Island prove that the Ocean State is anything but muted. Though it's the smallest state ...

Rhode Island may be known for its beaches, but have you checked out its rivers? Three major rivers run through Rhode Island: the Blackstone River, the Pawtuxet River and the Pawcatuck. The Blackstone ...