Hundreds of “birders” flock to Block Island each fall, as do thousands of Warblers, rare Sparrows and vagrants. A National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the US Coast Guard. Today the refuge covers 127 acres at the North end of the island. Over 70 species of migratory song birds visit the island each fall. The Piping Plover, a threatened species, may be found here. Block Island is home to the largest Gull colony in Rhode Island. As one of the most important migratory habitats on the East Coast, Block Island is the…

Block Island’s beaches are spectacular no matter what the season. Visitors love coming to Block Island to enjoy our clean coastline where you can always find a place to relax and enjoy that book you have been meaning to read. There are no fees to enter any beach and parking is all free.

On the East side of the island Crescent Beach stretches out over roughly two and a half miles of coastline. Crescent Beach is easily walkable from Old Harbor, the main town, or from New Harbor.  Within this popular beach area you will find sections with different names…

THE BLOCK ISLAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A LICENSED TEACHING FACILITY BY THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND BY THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The facility offers programs for visitors and residents. Visit the website to see sample programs and to learn more about the staff at the Block Island Early Learning Center. http://www.bielc.org/

The Greenway Trails cover over 30 miles of the island’s amazing landscape.The trails include acres of land that can not be viewed by travelling the paved roads. Families will enjoy this activity any time of year. None of the trails can be categorized as difficult. Any level of adventurist will find hiking on Block Island enjoyable and breathtaking. Pick up your trail maps at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Visitor’s Center, in the parking lot of the Old Harbor Ferry landing. You will also find trail maps at the Nature Conservancy office on High Street, just a short…

Block Island is ideal for anyone who loves to fish and boasts some of the best fishing on the East Coast.  Striped Bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Fluke, Sea Bass, Tuna and Sharks are among some of the fish you might find here.  Fishing charters are readily available, while surf casting from the beach, fly fishing and spear fishing are also popular.

Block Island Fishing Tournaments:

BI Inshore Tournament - September 18th through 20th, 2009 Benefiting the National Children’s Cancer Society Call (401) 466-5392 for details.

5th Annual Block Island Volunteer Fire Deptartment Fishing Tournament - July 17th through 19th, 2009 Proceeds…

BLOCK ISLAND GLASS FLOAT PROJECT 2013

WHEN: The hunt begins June 2013 and continues indefinitely….it only ends when all the floats have been found!

WHAT: 400 Glass Floats (glass orbs about the size of a grapefruit) will be hidden on Block Island. Floats will be dated, numbered and stamped with the shape of Block Island. All floats are clear glass except for 13 (because it is 2013), which are special colored orbs. One super special float is made entirely out of gold leaf.

WHERE: Floats will be hidden on the beaches and on the Greenway Trails. They will be above…

Biking is a great, environmentally friendly way to check out Block Island. Due to our small size the island can be toured in a day by bicycle. Rent you bike for a couple of days to make it your mode of transportation. Island Bike and Moped offers mountain bikes, touring bikes, kids seats and trailers as well as helmets for all ages. Reserve your bike or moped while booking your room on Block Island Reservation’s website and recieve 30% off the on island rate. Rates posted on the website reflect this 30% off discount.

Tour the island on a moped…

Welcome to Koru Eco Spa

Koru believes our health and the health of our environment are inherently connected. Thus, Koru offers only 100% organic and non-toxic products and services while insisting upon the highest standards of quality. Treat yourself knowing that from our construction to our services, your health and the health of the environment are our top priorities.

Nestled 12 miles off of coastal Rhode Island is Block Island, our home, which has the distinction of being the smallest town in the smallest state in the country.  As a small, but full service spa that strives to lead the…

Block Island is known in the boater’s community for it’s superb sailing conditions and safe harbors. Visitors from all over have been traveling to the island by private vessel for many years. In fact many make the seasonal voyage year after year.

New Harbor is an enclosed salt pond with three marinas each offering facilities for boaters. Town moorings and anchorage are also available. A launch service is offered in the New Harbor seasonally. Taxis service to town is readily available, or walking is roughly fifteen minutes.

Old Harbor is the island’s main town. The Harbor itself is protected by…

Looking for Yoga on Block Island? Besides the vibe you get just being on the island itself, there are a few places to go to relax your mind and renew your spirit. Check out Elevation Studio 401-466-YOGA http://www.block-island-family-vacation.com/block-island-yoga.html located on Ocean Avenue at Smugglers Cove.  Elevation offers several classes in Yoga and Pilates during the summer. If you are visiting during the off season you can take a class at the Parish Center or the Community Center. To find these classes visit: http://blockislandyoga.com/