Kathleen Danise suffered a concussion and two broken ribs. — -- A woman injured in an apparent explosion at a Rhode Island beach said the last thing she remembers is relaxing and reading a book. ...

Everyone knows that Rhode Island has some great beach towns. And one of them just landed on the Condé Nast Traveler list of the 17 best beach towns on the East Coast. "Whether you're looking to lay ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but you can't count it out when it comes to the length of its shoreline. The 37-mile-wide by 48-mile-long state boasts 400 miles of shore — more ...

Rhode Island may be known for its beaches, but have you checked out its rivers? Three major rivers run through Rhode Island: the Blackstone River, the Pawtuxet River and the Pawcatuck. The Blackstone ...

Hoping to sneak in some more ocean swimming in Rhode Island before the summer is through? Late August might actually be the best time to take a dip. The water around the Ocean State has been gradually ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — With the flowers blooming and leaves returning, summer is just around the corner. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging future ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island beach reopened Sunday, a day after investigators concluded there was no public threat after an unexplained explosion blast knocked a beachgoer to the ground.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With summer right around the corner, Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of beach season in the Ocean State. Starting Saturday, May 24, all Rhode Island state beaches — ...

Rhode Island beach commandments: Thou shalt not blast music, block ocean views, or feed seagull gangs. Etiquette matters: Keep the beach fun, respect sandcastles, and let Del’s be straw-free. It was a ...

Hurricane Erin is expected to pass southeast of Nantucket on Friday, generating large waves and dangerous rip currents along the Rhode Island shoreline. A high surf advisory is in effect through ...