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Olivia's Forest

Ridge Road Smithfield, RI The 31-acre site is a mature forest of hardwood trees with a wetland in the center. The property was donated by the Gallo family and Annese Construction, and named after the granddaughter of Joseph Gallo. The Green Dot and Orange Dot trails follow old farmers cart paths and…

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Lincoln Woods State Park

2 Manchester Print Works Rd., Rte. 146 / Rte. 123 Lincoln, RI 02865 401-723-7892 Lincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy swimming at…

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East Bay Bike Path

Parking at: 66 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence 1 Washington Ave, East Providence The East Bay Bike Path follows much of the shoreline through East Providence for over 5 miles with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, and then continues for another 9 miles on…

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Stillwater Scenic Trail

Farnum Pike Route 104 Smithfield Avenue An open flat lane; excellent river and pond views on one side, forest views, rocky slopes and open fields on the other; fishing spots; water birds and songbirds; two dams; remains of the old Stillwater Mill; a plaque honoring World War I soldiers. This is one…

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Kettle Point Fishing Pier

1 Kettle Point Ave East Providence 02914 The former ARCO Petroleum Storage Tank Farm in East Providence, Rhode Island, is now home to the 600-foot public Kettle Point Fishing Pier. It offers panoramic views of the Providence River, Downtown skyline, and unobstructed sunsets. Kettle Point Fishing…

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