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Be sure to check out the logbook maintained by the Highpointers Foundation , an organization that promotes climbing to the highest point in every state ( many of the entries detail grueling , days-long journeys comparable to summiting Alaska ’ s Denali ). And no , the Central Landfill in Johnston does not claim the title of state ’ s highest peak , though at 560 feet above sea level , it ’ s certainly not a mountain to mess with . -L . C .
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LINCOLN WOODS STATE PARK The 128-acre Olney Pond has long been a haven for water sports of all types , from swimming and fishing to canoeing and kayaking . Though only a ten-minute drive from Providence , the pond offers a tree-lined escape for paddlers of all skill levels . Take advantage of the onsite kayak rentals or put your own craft in at the boat ramp , where recent improvements include a new , handicap-accessible launching dock . Departure : Lincoln Woods State Park , Lincoln . Rental : Providence Kayak , Lincoln , 829-1769 , providencekayak . com . Difficulty : Novice
Safety tip : While boat ramps can normally be used to launch canoes and kayaks , paddlers should try to keep ramps clear for boat trailers .
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of Olneyville . Follow the on-road markers to access the Farm Fresh RI Food Hub on Kinsley Avenue . Easy access points : Hillside Avenue , Johnston ; Merino Park , Providence ; Aleppo Street , Providence .
TEN MILE RIVER GREENWAY Total length : Three miles . Water view : Ten Mile River . Vibe : This little-known path ducks through Slater Park and passes behind neighborhoods on its quiet ramble along the Massachusetts state line . Easy access points : Daggett Field , Pawtucket ; Slater Park , Pawtucket ; Kimberly Ann Rock Memorial Complex , Rumford .
WASHINGTON SECONDARY BIKE PATH Total length : Nineteen miles . Water view : Pawtuxet River . Vibe : Traveling west to east across Rhode Island , this path covers diverse terrain , from Coventry ’ s wooded Trestle Trail to the denser villages of Cranston . Easy access points : Railroad Street , Coventry ; Riverpoint Park , West Warwick ; West Natick Road , Warwick ; Cooney Playground , Cranston .
QUONSET BIKE PATH Total length : 3.7 miles . Water view : Narragansett Bay . Vibe : Primarily used to access nearby Calf Pasture Point Beach , the Quonset Bike Path offers an easy walk with a stunning reward in the form of views of Narragansett Bay . Easy access points : Marine Road , North Kingstown .
WARREN BIKE PATH Total length : One mile . Water view : Kickemuit River . Vibe : Short and sweet , this treelined path accesses Warren ’ s athletic fields and “ broken bridge ” across the Kickemuit River . A future extension will connect to Barker Avenue on the west side of the river . Easy access points : Asylum Road , Warren . – L . C .
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sisters , Maureen and Janie . This year marks the camp ’ s thirteenth season . Their eight sessions of weeklong children ’ s camps sell out within twenty-four hours of being posted .
On the sand at South Shore Beach , we stretch , practice our pop-ups and establish a board stance . All twelve of us campers are first-timers , spanning decades from our thirties to sixties , including a mother-daughter duo .
“ As adults we tend to overanalyze and think too much ,” says Maureen Kinnane , pointing out that children tend to just go for it . “ We get in our own way .”
Maureen and Janie grew up surfing with their father and eight brothers , but credit their mother with encouraging them to dive into the sport in order to spend time with their dad . “ We learned by following along ,” says Janie . In the water , frustrated by a couple of missed waves , I listen to Barend encourage me to tap into the power of visualization .
“ Close your eyes ,” she says . “ Imagine yourself popping up and riding the wave . Everything you think — everything ! — creates a pathway in your brain and changes its matter .”
Bobbing , waiting for the right wave , I envi- sion myself riding into shore . I feel the push of the wave , paddle with my arms and hear Barend exclaim , “ Pop up !” Suddenly , it works ! I rise up , steady , legs bent , arms stretched wide , moving on top of water . I am letting go and ready for anything .
LEARN TO SURF
Before hitting the water , take a lesson or two from the pros to make sure you won ’ t wipe out . Most surf schools travel to local beaches for your convenience .
Narragansett Surf and Skate Narragansett , narragansettsurfandskate . com
Warm Winds Narragansett , warmwinds . com
Little Compton Surf Camp Little Compton , lcsurfcamp . com
Rhody Surf Newport , rhodysurf . com
Peter Pan Surfing Academy Narragansett , peterpansurfingacademy . vpweb . com
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deep connection to the ocean , and I think they can get that if they spearfish and they go through that process .”
A typical day starts out at the dive location , where Augliere runs customers through breathing exercises and goes over the gear . Spearfishing is typically done as a free dive , which means divers must hold their breath while catching a fish ( his own record is four minutes and forty seconds ). After that , it ’ s into the water , where clients use one of several types of spears to catch a fish . The day ends with the recitation of the ho ’ oponopono prayer , a traditional Hawaiian prayer asking forgiveness , and the chance to fillet the day ’ s catch by the water .
“ I care a lot about the environment . I care a lot about people feeling empowered , and I care a lot about community . The ocean has
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