90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 3
In our last blog, we saw how the post war years affected tourism to Block Island and how the growth of the island’s businesses as well as the Block Island Ferry’s fleet helped rejuvenate travel to the island in the
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 2
In our last blog, we explored the creation of Interstate Navigation. The initial years were marked by periods of rapid growth that were suddenly hindered by the onset of World War II. In this part, we will take a look
90 Years of the Block Island Ferry, Part 1
Interstate Navigation and the Block Island Ferry are thrilled to be celebrating its 90th Anniversary! It’s been a pleasure to serve generations of our riders! As our official birthday in September approaches, we’d like to take a look back through
Amelia Earhart on Block Island
Block Island has had its share of celebrity visitors throughout the years. From summer residents like Christopher Walken, to weekend vacationers like former presidents from Bill Clinton to Ulysses S. Grant, our little island has seen a wide variety of famous
5 Block Island Recipes You Can Make at Home
Block Island has some of the best restaurants in the area. From gourmet meals to donuts, there’s a meal for and taste and price point. The Block Island Ferry also has the advantage of having many renowned establishments just minutes
Block Island on a Budget
So, you want to get away, but the cash flow is a little tight at the moment. The car’s in the shop. Rent’s not getting any cheaper. The kids need braces. And who can find the time for a vacation
5 Unique Sites to Check Out
Block Island is known for its gorgeous beaches, its excellent restaurants, and its stunning natural scenery. It’s a little piece of paradise in our backyard. There’s so much to do that you may overlook some of the more unique attractions
The Block Island Beach Guide!
North, south, east, or west. No matter where you head on Block Island, you’re bound to run into a beach available to enjoy! Each one has their own advantages for whatever type of ocean-going experience you’re looking for. It may
Quahogging on the Block
Quahog. Along with being Rhode Island’s state shellfish it’s also the town from Family Guy, one of Narragansett Beer’s mascots, and a word that non-New Englanders have a really hard time saying. The “official” name for the bivalve is the
Learning the (Nautical Saying) Ropes
A few months ago, we posted a blog about different ship parts and nautical lingo to add to your vocabulary. While we were putting that together, we came across a bunch of facts about common saying and idioms that originally
