John Kostrzewa
Providence Journal
Providence, RI, United States
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Stroll through industrial history in Slatersville, America's first planned mill village
Slatersville’s success proved that mills and villages could be created outside cities, opening up the Blackstone Valley for industrialization. → Read More
Take a refreshing winter hike by a peaceful stream at Tucker Woods Preserve in Charlestown
A tranquil brook runs through this 66.5-acre public preserve, where you might catch sight of otters, beavers, woodpeckers and maybe a bald eagle. → Read More
Find peace on a hike at Cumberland preserve once owned by Sisters of Mercy: Walking RI
The 243-acre outdoor sanctuary in Cumberland was once a place of prayer and reflection for the Catholic order the Sisters of Mercy. → Read More
Get away from it all in remote woodland of Black Hut Management Area: Walking RI
The hardwood forest includes a wildlife marsh, abandoned quarries, a mysterious underground hut and an old youth camp on the shore of Spring Lake. → Read More
See rugged coastline and 100-year-old ruins at Narragansett's Black Point: Walking RI
Near Scarborough Beach, stone wall ruins overlooking Narragansett Bay are all that's left of a 100-year-old estate paid for by a painkilling elixir. → Read More
Spot ospreys and eagles at Haile Farm Preserve, once a key spot for agriculture: Walking RI
The coastal marshland in Warren nurtured both the Pokanokets and the English settlers who displaced them. Now, it's a spot to bird-watch and unwind. → Read More
Coming in spring 2023: New recreation area on former YMCA camp in Smithfield
Closed to the public for now, Camp Shepard is slated to reopen next spring as a recreation area for hiking and other outdoor activities. → Read More
Hike through unique Ice Age terrain at Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park: Walking RI
At Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, explore a moraine, a kettle pond, erratics and other features created by massive ice sheets thousands of years ago. → Read More
What's missing from Tiverton's Basket Swamp? A key tree for Native peoples
Take a 90-minute hike at Basket Swamp, which once was filled with black ash trees used by Natives to make baskets, snow shoes, canoes and more. → Read More
Hike along the Narrow River at former Girl Scout camp in North Kingstown: Walking RI
The former Girl Scout camp, now owned by the Nature Conservancy, offers wetlands, towering spruce trees and a scenic beach overlooking Narrow River. → Read More
Walking RI: Drought bares hiking trails often under water near Brushy Brook in Exeter
After seasonal rain storms or beaver activity, Brushy Brook can overflow its banks and flood the surrounding the area. That's not true this year. → Read More
Hike the 'Big Hill' in Cumberland, where skiing was once a favorite winter pastime in RI
"The Big Hill' was home to two ski areas from the 1930s to the '80s. Now, you can get a workout climbing up the 481-foot hill instead of sliding down. → Read More
Walking RI: Discover a hidden gem of forest, ponds and wetlands in Little Compton
A 4-mile walk at John Whitehead Preserve winds through meadows, ponds and wetlands that host a variety of native plants and abundant wildlife. → Read More
Spectacular bay views and Colonial and tribal history at Mount Hope Farm: Walking RI
Bay and bridge vistas await at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, a former homeland of Pokanoket Nation that once hosted a Founding Father. → Read More
Walking RI: Discover why hikers and anglers love the 'wild and scenic' Beaver River
Part of the federally protected Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the Beaver River in Richmond is a lovely place to spot wildlife, fish or take a walk. → Read More
Walking RI: Follow in the footsteps of Trappist monks in Cumberland
The sanctuary's 7.5 miles of trails offer both a peaceful spot for contemplation, and what is believed to be the nation's oldest veterans' memorial. → Read More
Walking RI: Tillinghast Pond's trails are part of something special and well worth a visit
The 41-acre pond is the hub and heart of the largest coastal forest between Boston and Washington, DC. → Read More
Walking RI: Trolley line left its mark at Lincoln's Lime Rock Preserve
Walk the path that was once the rail bed for a commuter trolley line, and see many rare plants that thrive in the preserve's limestone-enriched soil. → Read More
Walking RI: Mingle with birds, beavers, mink and more at Exeter's Fisherville Brook refuge
Beaver dams, a waterfall, a variety of birds and mysterious stone cairns are among the sights at Audubon's Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge. → Read More
Walking RI: Start your day on the right foot with a hike at Cranston's Curran State Park
This 297-acre preserve on the Cranston-Scituate border offers two reservoirs, making it a scenic spot to get exercise and spot some wildlife. → Read More