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RHODE ISLAND CATCHES A LOT OF FLAK FOR ITS ROLE AS THE COUNTRY ’ S SMALLEST STATE — shortest mountains , tiniest airport , grumpiest residents when asked to drive anywhere outside a fifteen-mile zone . We ’ re even our own unit of measurement — just ask anyone who ’ s ever described something ’ s size by noting how many Rhode Islands fit inside it .

But the state ’ s small size offers a big advantage when it comes to seeking out adventure — for those brave enough to find it . Whether your journey lies on land , under the sea or on one of the state ’ s many beautiful rivers and lakes , Rhode Island offers an impressive range of experiences never farther away than an hour ’ s drive . Grab your sunglasses and water bottle and join us for a summer filled with outdoor adventure .

PHOTOGRAPHY LEFT : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; RIGHT : COREY FAVINO . TOPOGRAPHIC MAP / BACKROUND : GETTY IMAGES .