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 ...

This small seaside village on Rhode Island's coast offers peaceful beaches, ocean views, and historic charm that rival the ...

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 ...

Rough surf and dangerous rip current are causing concern at Rhode Island beaches this weekend. Ocean safety officials are urging beachgoers to use extra caution while swimming. "You need to be very ...

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Rhode Island $210,000 to help ensure beach safety and cleanliness. Sen. Jack Reed joined other elected officials at Goddard ...

Rhode Island is home to some of the best universities in the United States, and one college town has all of the history and ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — Sunday's break in the recent wet weather has perfectly coincided with opening weekend at two Rhode Island State Beaches. Both Scarborough North and Salty Brine in ...

The community grew following the Great Hurricane of 1938 on a roughly quarter-mile stretch of beachfront in Matunuck. On ...

Kathleen Danise suffered a concussion and two broken ribs. — -- A woman injured in an apparent explosion at a Rhode Island beach said the last thing she remembers is relaxing and reading a book. ...

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. That beach access expanded significantly ...