Rhode Island
What to expect at Roger Wheeler and Misquamicut beaches this summer
RIDEM has been busy building a new boardwalk at Roger Wheeler and expanding access to parking at Misquamicut
New boardwalk at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, RI
A look at the new boardwalk under construction at Roger Wheeler State Beach
When Roger Wheeler State Beach and Misquamicut State Beach reopen on Memorial Day weekend, beachgoers will find that both places have undergone a makeover.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has been busy during the offseason improving access, amenities and parking at both state beaches.
At Roger Wheeler in Narragansett, workers have been installing a new boardwalk, doubling the size of the current one to nearly 1,200 feet in length and making it accessible for people with disabilities. On a recent windy Saturday, some beachgoers soaked in the sun while a few workers milled about the construction site.
The work includes new stairs, sidewalks, shade structures, a foot-washing station and concrete benches. Most of it is expected to be completed by Memorial Day, but some work will continue in June with minimal impacts to beachgoers, according to the DEM.
At Misquamicut, in Westerly, the DEM has been improving access to the beach’s parking lot by expanding the entrance from three to eight lanes, which will help improve traffic flow. The work is expected to be completed in May, according to the DEM.
Memorial Day weekend also means reopening of the rest of Rhode Island’s state beaches. It marks the return of seasonal amenities, lifeguards, beach staff, concessions and restrooms.
And it marks the return of paid parking as well. Daily passes are available to purchase at the site, while season beach passes are available to purchase online – though visitors should know that parking is first-come, first-served. Before leaving home, check whether parking is available online.
(WJAR) — A Rhode Island couple took home a big surprise from their vacation in Florida: a newborn baby.
The two had just arrived in Tampa to go on a cruise, when the mom started having severe abdominal cramps.
She was rushed to the emergency room where doctors broke the news:she was pregnant and the baby was on it’s way.
Neither one even knew they were expecting.
But they said their new baby boy “Sebastian” is a more than welcome souvenir.
Patrol officers were dispatched to the bridge shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday and found a 40-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest, Josh Estrella, the director of communications for the city of Providence, said in an email.
The Providence Fire Department transported the man to Rhode Island Hospital, Estrella said.
I think we may have found the most terrifying porta potty in New England. Here’s how it happened.
We were lucky enough to broadcast The MGM Show live from DeWolf Tavern in Bristol, Rhode Island this morning.
Why Bristol Is Worth the Trip
Aside from being one of the most patriotic towns in America, Bristol is also one of the most beautiful seaside towns.
There’s only one problem: the bridge that you need to use to get to Bristol scares me to death. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t scare easily with things like bridges, tunnels, or airplanes. However, the Mount Hope Bridge is one that makes me want to close my eyes and “hope” for the best. Maybe that’s where the name comes from.
What Is Happening With the Mount Hope Bridge Construction?
If you live in the area of the Mount Hope Bridge, you know all too well about the construction that has been happening over the spring and summer. I noticed the construction today and it got me wondering if any of them were afraid of heights.
The Porta Potty That Might Be Rhode Island’s Scariest
If heights bother you, there’s definitely one added feature that could make working construction on the Mount Hope Bridge even more difficult, if not impossible.
The porta potty that is perched on top of the bridge is the stuff nightmares are made of. I’m not sure how badly I’d need to have to use a bathroom before I succumbed to opening the door of this porta potty and climbing inside.
How can anyone get in there and not picture themselves slowly free falling in the smelly chamber as indelible blue goo leaves the toilet as you prepare for your humiliating doom?
Take a look at these pictures and ask yourself if you could ever use it. This might be Rhode Island’s most terrifying porta potty.
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