July 19, 2024 – A Day In Rhode Island

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to a beach, and three parks in Rhode Island. Rhode Island is one of the states in New England and is the smallest state in the country. Rhode Island is known for various things including the beaches and seafood. Rhode Island has twenty-two parks in the formal Rhode Island Park system.

We had a coastal day in Rhode Island today. I was pleased that the temperature and humidity had dropped so today was a perfect day for an Adventure. We began our day at East Ferry Beach, and also explored Brenton Point State Park, Colt State Park, Beavertail State Park, and took a couple photographs at other locations. You will see a separate blog on East Ferry Beach as we have not been there before, but I could not resist also posting a collage of the rest of the day as well. It was a gorgeous day to explore these three State Parks, all which we thoroughly have explored in the past. We walked around, photographed the scenery, relaxed in the grass, rolled (well not me -haha), and enjoyed the scenes of the shoreline. There was often a nice breeze, and the rocks were brilliant, many times defined by crashing waves. Wilma definitely does not seem to enjoy the summer temperatures, so we made sure to take it easy, and rest in the shade just in case she was feeling too hot. It was just what we needed, a beautiful day in Rhode Island (this blog will not be rated).

PS – I will have to admit we returned to Rita’s in Walpole on the way home to get pup cups and a gelati – so tasty!

July 19, 2024 – East Ferry Beach – Rhode Island

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to East Ferry Beach in Jamestown, Rhode Island. East Ferry Beach has views of the Newport Bridge and is next to Veterans Memorial Park. There is a boat ramp available in between the Beach and the Park.

We had a sun-rising Adventure to East Ferry Beach. I actually found this little beach last weekend when I went to Rose Island per the nearby Ferry. Sadly, dogs were not allowed on the Ferry, or most of the year at Rose Island, but I was happy to find this beach that I knew I could return with the dogs. We arrived bright and early, around 7am, and it was a gorgeous morning. This Beach is very simple, and small, but avoids the crowds and costs of some of the other nearby beaches. We were pleased to find no other dogs visiting the beach, although observed dogs being walked above the beach and nearby. We trotted along the beach, and also above, to ensure we observed all angles. Neither Wilma nor Gus wanted to get anywhere near the water, but I did my best to get them to wade. There were colorful boats along the shore, and spectacular views of boats bobbing in the sea. Unfortunately, the sun coming up made photographs a little hazy, but I did my best to capture this simple little area. A great way to start today’s Adventure in Rhode Island (This blog will not be rated).

October 1, 2023 – East Bay Bike Path – Rhode Island

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the East Bay Bike Path. The East Bay Bike Path is an almost 15-mile bicycle trail that begins in Providence and ends in Bristol. The bicycle trail is popular for cyclists, runners, and walkers.

We had a simple walk along the East Bay Bike Path before heading over to Colt State Park. We parked in the formal parking for this Path immediately on the outskirts of Colt State Park in Bristol. The Path was flat and looked new and freshly paved. It was busy with bikers, walkers, runners, and dog walkers. It was a gloomy day, but a cooler temperature, and nice breeze to make for the perfect walking conditions. There were some benches along the way. Wilma and Gus enjoyed trotting along and enjoyed being outside on this lovely day. Not much to say about the Path, but yet being walkers, we only can explore so far. Although far from an exciting return to the blog, still glad we could check out the East Bay Bike Path today (this blog will not be rated).

July 6, 2023 – Rocky Point State Park – Rhode Island

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Rocky Point State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. The Park is currently a 120-acre state park but was formally an amusement back in the 1880s. It includes a 1.6-mile paved trail, beach, fishing pier, trails, and many remnants of its history as an amusement park.

We had a steamy adventure to Rocky Point State Park. We got up at the break of dawn to beat the heat and headed down to Rhode Island to explore the Park. We explored most of the grounds, including the entire waterfront, but did not traverse every inch of the park due to the warmth of the day. There were lovely wildflowers throughout, which is what caught my eye most on today’s adventure. I attempted to get the pups to wade in the water, but they were not having the very small waves, and would not enter close.

We found several information kiosks, pieces of the old amusement parks, and two beach areas. We stopped in the shade for a bit and Wilma enjoyed her rolls in the wet grass. The park was overall quiet, but we did see people exercising, walking dogs (all of which were on leash), and fishing. Unfortunately, my memory card filled, and I only could use my camera for part of the time, but my cell phone worked decently to finish up the day. However, looking back at these photographs, I wonder if there was some of the Canadian smoke creating a little haze over the day. The park was simple, but just the perfect adventure for a summer day. So glad we could visit Rocky Point State Park today (Rating: 4).

April 18, 2023 – A Day in Rhode Island

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to four parks in Rhode Island. Rhode Island is one of the states in New England and is the smallest state in the country. Rhode Island is known for various things including the beaches and seafood. Rhode Island has twenty-two parks in the formal Rhode Island Park system.

We had a coastal filled Adventure to Rhode Island. Our day included visits to: Beavertail State Park, Fort Adams State Park, Brenton Point State Park, and Colt State Park. We also traversed the Fort Adams Bay Walk, a pathway around Fort Adams and the grounds, and found several roadside stops, mostly floral related. Throughout our day we spent approximately five hours walking. Gus especially enjoyed all the new smells determined to get to each (haha), while Wilma took part in endless rolls. My favorite parts included: a lovely spring day, starting to spot the colors of the new season, the beautiful blue sky (at times), windy adorable puppy ears, and a great amount of exercise for all. Wilma and Gus were perfect posers which helped to summarize the day in lovely scenes. So glad we finally got out on a long overdue daytrip (This blog will not be rated).

May 9, 2022 – Lincoln Woods State Park – Rhode Island

Today Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I Adventured to Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Lincoln Woods State Park is approximately 627 acres in size, highlighted by Olney Pond. It is popular for walking, equestrian riding, mountain biking, walking, boating, swimming, and fishing. There is no cost to enter the park.

We had a refreshing Adventure to Lincoln Woods State Park. I had been to Lincoln Woods State Park previous to beginning the blog, so this was the first time in many years, and the first time I blogged about the park. We found a scenic place to park and off we went. We walked, and took photographs, especially enjoying the pond, and the new colors of spring. There were boulders throughout, benches, and sandy shores. The sun was shining, but on occasion the wind added a chill to the air. Gus enjoyed lots of chewing, while Wilma enjoyed lots of rolling (haha!) So glad we could explore Lincoln Woods State Park today (Rating: 4).

June 20, 2020 – Brenton Point State Park – Rhode Island

Yesterday Wilma and I Adventured to Brenton Point State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Brenton State Park can be found on Ocean Drive, the location of a former estate. Brenton State Park is popular for: walking, fishing, sitting and relaxing, and kite flying.

We had a coastal Adventure to Brenton Point State Park. We arrived to find quite the stench, but yet were also greeted by a cool summer breeze. We began exploring, walking above the rocky shore to see what we could find. There were spots along the way where we could walk down to the rocks. Wilma enjoyed wandering, digging in the small rocks, and even played a little bit in the water. She rolled in the seaweed, and several times began running around me in circles, seemingly celebrating her new environment. The rocks varied in color, and were unique in texture. There were flowers, including pink, white and yellow Rugosa, creating a beautiful scene. The water varied in shade, often highlighted by the underwater seaweed. These little details of color and textures were all quite spectacular.

Located in the Park we found the Portuguese Discovery Monument dedicated to the Portuguese maritime navigators. This Memorial was quite unique in style, and provided a special dedication to these navigators.

Besides appreciating the Memorial and wandering on the shore we were eager to explore the carriage trails which contained: The Bells, the remains of an egyptian manse, and a tower, providing views of the surrounding area. We had no specific map or idea where to find these sites of curiosity but it did not take long to locate them. We first found the Tower, with winding stairs to the top. I was quite eager to take Wilma on her first climbing Tower Adventure (haha). The first step was very high, but from there we had no trouble venturing to the top. We were able to see the ocean, and spot the ruins from high above the tree tops. From there we ventured to the ruins. The ruins were blocked off by a fence so there was limited viewing, but it was quite interesting to check-out the remains of this manse. Brenton State Park was simple, but yet had many unique aspects that we appreciated. It was especially pleasant to enjoy a coastal visit with a pleasant breeze on a very warm day (Rating: 4).

June 20, 2020 – Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse – Rhode Island

Yesterday Wilma and I Adventured to the Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island. The Goat Island Lighthouse was initially built in 1823 but later renovated. The grounds of the Lighthouse are open to the public, but not the Lighthouse itself. As expected the Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse is located in Newport Harbor.

We had a nautical Adventure to the Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse. There are few Lighthouses left within a day trip of us, so we were quite excited to visit this Lighthouse. I was not sure what to expect as I had read that Lighthouse was located behind Gurneys Newport Resort, and seen several reviews indicating you could walk through the lobby. I was pleased to find available parking and decided to first attempt to walk around this lovely resort, and after a short walk we arrived at the Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse.

The grounds of the Resort were quite busy with sunbathers and guests, but we appeared to be the only visitors after a view of the Lighthouse. As we got close we noticed the platform to the Lighthouse was blocked off but we were able to get near this fabulous, modern structure. It was simple, but yet perfectly shaped. There were views of boats from the shore, and the water shimmered beneath them. We did not spend a huge amount of time at this Lighthouse as there was just one angle for viewing, and not much else to see. So glad we were able to see the Newport Harbor/Goat Island Lighthouse today (Rating: 4).

September 21, 2019 – Galilee, Rhode Island

Today Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to the small town of Galilee, Rhode Island. Galilee is located in Point Judith, in the larger town of Naragansett. It is an authentic fishing town that includes: a hotel, and several shops and restaurants. It was named for the historic Bible town of Galilee. Galilee is especially popular in summer months as it is the location for the Block Island Ferry.

We had a steamy Adventure to the town of Galilee. I was excited to visit Galilee as I had read about it online, and had quite a wonderful vision floating in my mind. However, these expectations led to a bit of a let down as I had imagined a beautiful, quiet town away from the hustle and bustle of life. Instead the town was very crowded, had a tourist feel, and overall was not very scenic. We of course did not let this information sway our pleasure in exploring a new New England town, and continued on our Adventure.

As expected, Galilee was extremely small. We wandered around and on the docks, and read various signs about the town along the way. I especially loved the numerous boats throughout the Harbor, and the sign identifying the many fish of Galilee. There were several shops and restaurants. I was quite tempted to get some food (outdoor ordering available for all the dog parents), yet somehow managed to resist the delicious aroma’s as we strolled past. We were pleased to find some water bowls which Shadow and Wilma sipped in synchronized fashion. It was fun to visit this little town, and reminded me of my interest in visiting Block Island. We will definitely have to get some fried seafood the next time we visit the little town of Galilee (Rating: 3).

September 21, 2019 – Beavertail State Park (Includes the Beavertail Lighthouse) – Rhode Island

Today Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Beavertail State Park is a Rhode Island State Park that encompasses 153 acres. It is located at the Southern end of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, and is well known for its beautiful, scenic coastline. On the site you can view the Beavertail Lighthouse, a 64 foot lighthouse, built in 1856. There even is a museum and a gift shop at the site.

This was our second Adventure to the Beavertail State Park as Shadow, Buster, and I had been there in August 2016. Although I blogged about it in our Throwback blog, it is a special location so I decided to share another blog today.

We had a scenic Adventure to the Beavertail State Park. Upon arrival I could not believe the huge amount of visitors that had transcended to this location. However, being a long drive we could not resist joining the crowd and exploring the Park. We walked around the Lighthouse, found various spots along the rocks to climb down and explore, and enjoyed some lounging in the green grass. There were gigantic, singing waves, beautiful flowers along the shore, lovely textured rocks, and of course the scenic Beavertail Lighthouse. Before we left we visited a one room aquarium on the grounds. I had debated entering as Wilma can be quite energetic, and sometimes is nervous of other furry friends. Nevertheless we entered the aquarium, peaking at the fish and other aquatic wildlife. This soon became a humorous experience as Wilma began growling at the turtle, and as I was addressing her concern with this new creature I found Shadow drinking out of a low tank – oops. We scurried out quickly before creating a further scene.

Besides taking in the beauty of this location, highlights of our visit, included: finding a large tidal pool for Shadow to lay in, observing Wilma’s cheer in the many visitors, and finding a spot in front of the lighthouse to relax, roll, and cherish the coastal time with my best buds. We will definitely be back for future visits to the Beavertail State Park. Please see below for photos and videos from our visit today, and our previous visit (Rating: 4)