Rhode Island Archives – You Me and the Dock
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 30, 2022 Comments are off
Block Island’s Southeast Lighthouse is only steps away from the Mohegan Bluffs. This makes it easy to see both attractions in the same day. For those who follow the travel site know me and for you who don’t, my name is Anthony. I will be your guide and narrator for today’s adventure. I was…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 23, 2022September 28, 2022 Comments are off
Point Judith Is where our two part series begins. This segment takes us to Block Island. This 9.7 square mile island lies on the edge of the Sound and takes one hour by ferry to reach from mainland Rhode Island. The receiving port and only city on the island is New Shoreham. Most of…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Comments are off
Welcome back to the Rhode Island Lighthouse Tour Part-2. My name is Anthony and I will again be your guide through the second part of this adventure. The Beavertail Lighthouse history goes back to the 18th century. The township of Jamestown which was one of the original 13 Colonies, has records telling about a…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Comments are off
Rhode Island is one of America’s smallest states but at the same time, has approximately 400 miles of shoreline. Being one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island was and still is a popular port of call. With ships coming and going, they still need guided through several treacherous channels. Join us on our…
Tony Scopel Posted onAugust 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Comments are off
Bristol, Rhode Island is a quite and peaceful waterfront community with a fascinating history. The original settlement was founded in 1680 and became an official entity in 1681. Up to 1854, Bristol was the state capital until Providence took that title away. My name is Anthony and I am a writer, photographer and videographer…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Comments are off
Wickford, Rhode Island was settled in 1637. With Rhode Island being one of the original 13 Colonies, its history can be seen almost anywhere you look. A theologian and original colonist by the name of Roger Williams purchased a plot of land and established a trading post. He also negotiated peaceful a coexistences with…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Comments are off
Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches have similar qualities but possess their own characteristics and features. You will see this in the following locations. My name is Anthony and I am a travel writer, photographer and practicing videographer. I will be highlighting 5 separate beaches in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts areas. My first…
Tony Scopel Posted onDecember 8, 2017January 27, 2018 Comments are off
Warwick, Rhode Island is home to Rocky Point Park, which was established in the late 1840s. Unfortunately it closed in 1995 and a year later the once thriving amusement park filed bankruptcy. However its memories live on. The park offered a variety of rides that were eventually redesigned for today’s theme parks. The ‘Archway’ that…
Tony Scopel Posted onJanuary 10, 2017May 5, 2017 Comments are off
The downtown Providence, RI Omni Hotel will be our base camp for the next couple of days. The upscale hotel offered a great central location with all the amenities needed. I would highly recommend the Omni when visiting the area. We spent our first day getting familiar with the area. We then enjoyed a nice evening out while planning…