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Historic Paddle Follows Roger Williams

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:16:00 -0400

The Wired Kayaker recently wrote about his trek on the Roger Williams Paddle, which follows the route that led Roger Williams to settle in Providence. He was accompanied by organizers of the Rhode Island BlueWays Alliance and the Ten Mile River Watershed Council, who are among those working to better promote and organize Rhode Island's network of waterways and other outdoor recreational opportunities.Read The Wired Kayaker blog.

For more information on Rhode Island waterways:

Jewels of the Bay
Rhode Island Blueways Alliance
Paddle Blackstone

MSNBC: Jamestown one of world's hottest, uncrowded beaches

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:55:00 -0400

From MSNBC: "Some of the world's hottest, yet uncrowded, beaches are just a stone's throw from the well-traveled hotspots. It's good news for travelers who like to be ahead of the curve."

Stacy Small, president of Elite Travel International in California says trendsetters have taken notice of Jamestown, located on Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, just two and a half miles over the water from the "original exclusive American beach town, Newport."

"Despite the surge of visitors to Newport in the summertime, Jamestown still offers a charming New England small town feel," says Small, as many would-be Newporters are taking advantage of Jamestown's cheaper (for now) real estate.

Read the full article here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25413642/from/ET/

Newport County Winery Tour

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:17:00 -0400

A special visit will be made to the Newport Information Center where you will find one stop shopping for attraction, and recreational tickets, information on events and activities, shopping, dining, and a whole lot more. Then it's off to Rhode Island's largest and oldest winery Sakonnet Vineyards & Winery...Then it's off to Rhode Island's largest and oldest winery Sakonnet Vineyards & Winery. One of the most elegant farms in Little Compton, where some 50 acres of grape vines in this unique microclimate produce the vineyard’s award-winning wines. You will enjoy a tour of the winery and a special wine tasting exclusively for members of this tour.

Voyage onward to Greenvale Vineyards, nestled in the town of Portsmouth. Explore the vineyard’s idyllic setting and beautifully restored Victorian Gothic stable/tasting room. Taste and savor delicious award-winning wines produced from 100% estate grown grapes that have been nurtured by the Parker family’s historic farm. Before leaving enjoy your Rhode Island gourmet box lunch on the scenic grounds of Greenvale Vineyards!

Your last stop on the Newport County Winery tour is Newport Vineyards, where you will enjoy an informative tour of the world-class wine making facilities and vineyard, ending with a sampling of the fruits of their labor at their winery tasting bar! Enjoy shopping in the wonderful gift shop.