Browning Mill Pond in Arcadia Management Area .
Really get to know Arcadia Management Area .
This , here , is the epitome of nature ’ s playground . Rhode Island ’ s largest recreational area — 14,000 acres sprawled across four towns — has something for everyone , whether you fish ( fly or line , plus a stocked pond for the youngest anglers ), boat , kayak , hike , mountain bike or explore by horseback . Hunting is also in play , so pack your blaze orange in the off-season . Bring camping gear to make the most of your outdoor adventure . riparks . com
Picnic on the Hazard Rock Shelves . ( Very , very carefully .)
The area might be named for a prominent South County family , but “ hazard ” is still a fitting description for the flat , slippery outcroppings at the water ’ s edge . Grab a friend , your grippiest shoes and a blanket for an on-the-edge picnic like no other . Hazard Road , Narragansett
Complete a ridiculous fitness goal .
Lather up in sunscreen , stretch out , hydrate and test your athletic limits on a heart-pumping Rhody journey .
Kayak the Roger Williams Trail . What cheer , Netop ? Follow a portion of the water trail that led Williams to present-day Providence . For the first leg , start at the Freedom Green site in East Providence , and paddle to Omega Pond then back again for a two-mile trip . The second tour starts at Bold Point Park in East Providence and guides you through the Seekonk River . exploreri . com
Bike from Bristol to Providence . Your legs might disagree with you for a couple of days , but the scenic East Bay Bike Path is worth the wobble . The trail is about fourteen miles of asphalt , with two points of on-road biking due to bridge construction . Start in the afternoon and you can make it back in time to catch golden hour .
Run the beach from Watch Hill to Weekapaug . Take a lap of luxury on a beautiful five-mile route encompassing East Beach , Misquamicut State Beach , Fenway Beach and Weekapaug Point . Admire the historic homes , pack some sand ( or pound pavement on the streetside route ), and maybe even stop for a bit to dip your toes in the sea . Just be sure to stick to the high-water mark , or else you ’ ll have good reason to run .
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