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Pulaski State Park Is an Underrated Rhode Island Park That Will Surprise You This Fall

If you're up for an adventure in Rhode Island this fall, Pulaski State Park may surprise you in the best ways possible.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 2
peck pond at Rhode Island's Pulaski State Park with a beach and fall foliage along its shore
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The Northern Lights Might Be Visible From Rhode Island This Year

by Beth Price-Williams
on Jan 18
Vibrant aurora borealis lights up the night sky with green and purple hues, framed by silhouetted trees.
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You Might Be Surprised To Hear The Predictions About Rhode Island’s Snowy & Cold Upcoming Winter

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 13
A snowy lighthouse stands on rocky shores under a cloudy sky, with a red light glowing at the top.
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Here Are the Best Times and Places to View Rhode Island’s Fall Foliage in 2025

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 13
a pond surrounded by the colors of fall reflecting in the water at white mill park in pascoag rhode island
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Five Different Planets Will Align In The Rhode Island Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 27
A starry night sky with a gradient from dark blue to orange, silhouetted trees along the horizon.

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It Was So Cold In Rhode Island In 1942, The Temperature Plunged To -28 Degrees Fahrenheit

by Beth Price-Williams
on Jan 3
A snowy landscape featuring bare trees, a bench, and a calm body of water under a gray sky.
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7 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A Rhode Island Winter

Tips to make Rhode Island winters more enjoyable, including embracing local traditions and outdoor activities.

by Jessica Wick
on Nov 30
A snow-covered house with a porch, decorated with wreaths and lights, surrounded by trees in a winter landscape.
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It’s Impossible To Forget The Year Rhode Island Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

The Blizzard of 1978 caused the largest recorded snowfall in Rhode Island's history with up to 38 inches in some areas.

by Natalie Clunan
on Oct 21
A snowy street scene from the 1978 blizzard, with people walking through deep snow and lined trees.
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Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Fall Foliage In Rhode Island

Rhode Island's fall foliage peaks in October, offering perfect opportunities for leaf-peeping and hiking.

by Tammy Laforest
on Sep 18
Close-up of vibrant orange maple leaves against a blurred background of branches and blue sky.
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43 Years Ago, Rhode Island Was Hit With The Worst Blizzard In History

by Jessica Wick
on Oct 19
A snowy backyard scene from 1970, with deep snow covering the ground and a wooden gate in the background.