Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike states where beaches and beach access can be made private, Rhode Islanders enjoy a right to the shore that is enshrined in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Due to high bacterial levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommended Thursday, Aug. 31 that two Rhode Island beaches close. A full list of closed Rhode Island beaches can be found at health ...

I tasted the ocean in the air as I sat on the outdoor deck at Matunuck Oyster Bar, the ebbing tide draining a few feet from our table into the Great Salt Pond and from there to the sea. Littlenecks ...

Unlike states where beaches and beach access can be made private, Rhode Islanders enjoy a right to the shore that is enshrined in the state’s constitution. Beach access expanded significantly in 2023 ...