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	Block Island, Rhode Island
		Block Island RI A short ferryboat voyage or even shorter plane flight takes you to this delightful Rhode Island island for hiking, bicycling, beaches, good meals, and perhaps a night or two in an authentic old Victorian hotel.
		The voyage to Block Island is pleasant enough, with plenty of room to sun on the top-deck benches, and a small bar and snack counter on board.
		On Block Island the pace is relaxed, and islanders have a strong sense of community.
	www.newenglandtravelplanner.com /go/ri/block_island/index.html (365 words)

	The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island - Block Island
		We have conserved areas throughout the island to provide habitat for migrating birds and endangered plants and animals.
		Cooperation between Block Island Conservancy, the Block Island Land Trust, the Town of New Shoreham, the State of Rhode Island, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy and others have preserved more than 40% of this 6,200 acre-island.
		There are approximately 25 miles of walking trails on Block Island open to the public, free of charge.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/rhodeisland/preserves/art3146.html (278 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island Bed and Breakfast - Block Island B&B from Pamela Lanier
		Block Island, RI 1880 Victorian inn at the edge of the village, close to beaches and restaurants.
		Block Island, RI The Rose Farm Inn is known for its natural setting, romantic rooms and informal hospitality.
		Block Island, RI Discover the romance and beauty of one of New England's premier destinations while you enjoy gracious hospitality that has all of the joys and comforts of home.
	www.lanierbb.com /block-island-rhode-island-bed-breakfast.html (254 words)

	LighthouseRatings.com - Block Island Lighthouse
		The shoals off the island were so dangerous to passing vessels that many early settlers made lucrative livings from scavenging shipwrecks that met their doom off the island.
		There are current plans by the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse Foundation to completely restore the keeper's quarters and light tower at a cost of close to $2 million and turn it into a bed and breakfast by 2005.
		Block Island is one of the nicest summer destinations around, as the island has so many points of beautiful scenery.
	www.lighthouseratings.com /blockisland (1137 words)

	Block Island Hotels \|\| Block Island Vacations \|\| Block Island Rentals \|\| Block Island, Rhode Island">
		The Island is famous for its miles of public beaches, myriad of outdoor seaside activities, dining opportunities, stores, and specialty shops who display their tributes to Block Island in various mediums, found in the numerous galleries.
		Block Island is "One of the last great places in the Western Hemisphere..." only three hours from New York and two hours from Boston (plus a relaxing one-hour ferry ride from the mainland) - may be America's best kept secret.
		Block Island Holidays will assist you with every detail.
	www.blockislandholidays.com (342 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Block Island is an island in the Atlantic Ocean.
		The island is a fragment of glacial terminal moraine (tracing through the Outer Lands region) approximately twelve miles off the coast of Rhode Island, of which it is part, and from which it is separated by Block Island Sound.
		Two historic lighthouses are present on the island; Block Island North Light, on the northern tip of the island (established in 1829, current lighthouse was built in 1868), and Block Island Southeast Light, is on the southeast side of the island (built in 1875).
	www.bi-ri.com (456 words)

	Block island Rhode Island churches (RI) - FlockFinder.com
		One ministry that is rare amongst smaller churches in Block island Rhode Island (RI) is the Singles' ministry.
		For most churches, singles over the age of eighteen are simply part of the main congregation, but for churches in Block island Rhode Island (RI) that have a large college crowd, an actual ministry focused on Singles' can be a great idea.
		Most of the time only churches in Block island Rhode Island (RI) that are larger in size have the necessary staff members or even the need for such a specific ministry.
	www.flockfinder.com /block_island-ri_churches_3_cc.htm (650 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island RI, profile (Washington County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Block Island is in Washington County, in the Providence-New Bedford metro area.
		Block Island is in the Atlantic Ocean, at the entrance to Long Island Sound.
		Block Island is a delightfully wild place of steep hills and flower-covered moors dotted with the homes of summer residents.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=13415 (520 words)

	Block Island North Lighthouse
		Block Island North Lighthouse is one of two current lighthouses on Block Island, the other being Block Island Southeast Lighthouse.
		It was placed there to mark the entrance to the Block Island Sound and to warn ships away from the dangerous Sandy Point that extends out from the island.
		Directions: Block Island is only assessable by boat or plane.
	www.rickslighthouses.com /block_island_north.htm (524 words)

	The Block Island Chamber of Commerce's Web Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The result was a cozy community (only around 800 folks in the winter), a land of stunning vistas and a very fragile ecosystem that we have had the good fortune to preserve for all to share.
		Block Island is a rarity in another sense; it's a place that moves at its own pace and is known for a relaxed way of life.
		Islanders speak of going to the mainland as going "off island" — an expression of the feeling that Block Island is its own entity, as unique as the North Light or the 250-foot bluffs.
	www.blockislandchamber.com /about.html (320 words)

	Block Island North Lighthouse Rhode Island by Harbour Lights
		The magnificent island 14 miles off the Rhode Island shore is a popular vacation spot sometimes called the "Bermuda of the North," for its sandy beaches and storybook setting.
		The first lighthouse was built on this spot in 1829 to mark the entrances to Block Island Sound and Long Island Sound.
		Block Island is accessible by ferry from several points, and it is a 20-minute walk along the picturesque sandy beach to the lighthouse.
	www.harbourlights.com /catalog/2005/north_block_island_ri.htm (525 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island guidebook. Everything about BI.
		Sitting 12 miles offshore, Block Island is an easy daytrip for boaters from mainland Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, and therefore attracts tens of thousands of vessels each year.
		Block Island is blessed to have a large waterbody at its center, the Great Salt Pond or New Harbor.
		Block Island travelers enjoy not just the scenery, but also the island’s special demeanor.
	www.blockislandguide.com (289 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island Apartments for rent Block Island apartment rentals, Block Island furnished apartments to ...
		Block Island, Rhode Island Apartments for rent Block Island apartment rentals, Block Island furnished apartments to rent.
		Block Island apartment rentals and houses for rent are posted daily by Block Island owners, property managers and roommates.
		Block Island apartment rentals, sublets, rooms and potential Block Island renters have not been screened, verified or evaluated.
	www.sublet.com /City_Rentals/BlockIsland_Rentals.asp (217 words)

	RIEDC - - PROFILE: Town of New Shoreham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In 1664, Block Island came under the jurisdiction of the Rhode Island Colony, and the town of New Shoreham was formally incorporated in 1672.
		The island is located at the mouth of Long Island Sound, 14 miles east of Montauk Point, and from its shore Fisher's Island, Watch Hill, Point Judith, Narragansett Pier and Newport are visible.
		Block Island has no natural harbor: two were built in the nineteenth century.
	www.riedc.com /riedc/ri_databank/31/285 (599 words)

	Block Island : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Unlike other such regions throughout the country that have lost their sprawling Victorian hotels to fire or demolition, Block Island has preserved many of its buildings from that time.
		Away from the sand and surf, it is an island of peaceful pleasures and gentle observations.
		There are no squirrels, chipmunks, possums, or raccoons on the Block, but the island is in the middle of a prominent flyway for migratory birds, and egrets, ducks, goldfinch, and kingfisher are seen in abundance.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/blockisland/3172010001.html (631 words)

	BLOCKISLAND BLOCK ISLAND RHODE ISLAND
		Block Island is a seaside jewel lying 12 miles off the southern
		Mohegan Bluffs overlook the southern coast of Block Island, and
		Block Island beaches are the first stop for many first time visitors.
	www.familytravelfun.com /blockisland.html (595 words)

	GORP - Block Island National Wildlife Refuges, Rhode Island
		Occupying part of a former U.S. Coast Guard light station, Block Island Refuge consists of 46 acres of sandy beaches and rolling dunes.
		During the fall, migratory bird diversity at the refuge and other parts of the island is often spectacular.
		Over-ocean migrants from Nova Scotia and other northern areas, and birds swept seaward from their normal flightpaths by strong winds alight on the island to rest and feed before continuing on their journey southward.
	www.gorp.com /gorp/resource/us_nwr/ri_block.htm (303 words)

	Block Island and More! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		We hope that it introduces you to our fine, unique island community, and gives you a better sense of how and where to find the additional information you need to plan your Block Island vacation.
		The Block Island Tourism Council, along with the Block Island Chamber of Commerce, is working to preserve the safe, scenic, enjoyable seaside wonderland which has attracted visitors from all over the world for over 150 years.
		Block Islanders are proud of their special island.
	users.ids.net /flybi (259 words)

	Block Island Rentals Block Island Conanicut Island House Rentals
		Upon arrival on Block Island, which rests approximately 20 miles off the coast of Newport, guests of Block Island vacation rentals can set out on a hiking or biking excursion along the 32 miles of trails.
		The Block Island Historical Society is also a popular attraction for those interested in the permanent and special exhibits that detail the island’s past.
		Block Island and Conanicut Island have everything you need for an outdoor-oriented vacation filled to brim with historical and natural sights.
	www.greatrentals.com /USA/Rhode-Island/Block-Island-and-Conanicut-Island/r288.htm (537 words)

	Tropical New England - Block Island, Rhode Island, USA, Nate Soule, New England, New England Travel Stories, Rhode ...
		A summer getaway to the beach usually means a trip to the Cape or to Maine where while the rocky shores may look beautiful, the water is somewhat less than welcoming.
		Few could imagine that just off the shores of Rhode Island near Narragansett Bay lies Block Island the closest thing to a Caribbean escape that one could dream of finding in the northeast.
		Thanks to the island's natural springs there are also 365 freshwater ponds, and the 32 miles of trails will let you visit almost all of them.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/05-04/tropical-new-england-block-island-rhode-island-usa.html (627 words)

	Block Island Rhode Island Rental Real Estate - House
		There is a cupola with panoramic views of the island and the ocean.
		One third of Block Island is protected through Block Island Conservancy, Block Island Land Trust, Nature Conservancy and other agencies, so there are countless places to walk, each more beautiful than the next.
		If you want to gather with family and friends and enjoy the best that life by the sea can offer, this is the island and the home for you.
	www.vrbo.com /37569 (538 words)

	Block Island Vacation Rentals house - Ocean Views with Sunsets on Block Island, Rhode Island, USA
		Large windows allow for unforgettable views of the surrounding landscape, as does the large wrap-around deck (which affords 270-degree views of the southwest side of the island and sound).
		We are located on 3 acres (neighboring properties similarly located) on one of the quieter parts of the island, on the southwest side, away from downtown Old Harbor and the ferry landing.
		Block Island has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as one of the 13 Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere.
	a1vacations.com /USA/.../vacation-house-Block-Island/p218858.htm (687 words)

	Block Island (Rhode Island) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Block Island is one of seven designated regions within the state of Rhode Island.
		This Rhode Island state location article is a stub.
		Block Island · East Bay · Newport County · Providence · South County · Warwick/West Bay
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Block_Island_(Rhode_Island) (128 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island - Northeastern United States - Travel Directory, Information, & Links - Travelers Digest
		A nineteenth century Block Island farmhouse nestled in a stand of maple trees located in the remote interior of the island.
		This smoke free bed and breakfast has a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean which includes spectacular sun and moon rises and is in walking distance to the island's greenway trails which connect over 500 acres of nature preserve.
		Situated by the sea in the heart of the historic district, the inn combines the convenience of location with the warm hospitality of a family run country inn.
	www.travelersdigest.com /block_island.htm (814 words)

	Block Island
		Here are a few pictures from our trip to Block Island in 2001.
		Half-way out to the island I lost a cylinder on the old mercruiser motor but we mad it half-way to Block and all the way back on 7 cylinders.
		Block Island Restaurants - Places to eat on Block Island.
	members.cox.net /boating/Block-Island.htm (121 words)

	Visit Rhode Island :: Regions - Block Island
		Block Island, an 11-square-mile seaside resort located 12 miles off the Rhode Island coast, has been heralded as "One of the Last Twelve Great Places in the Western Hemisphere." Its rolling green hills and dramatic bluffs are reminiscent of Ireland, while its beautifully restored Victorian hotels and inns preserve the elegance of a bygone era.
		The Block Island Nature Conservancy operates a large trail system on the island, offering walking and hiking paths through grassy meadows, quiet woods and along the sandy shore.
		An hour long ferry ride is the most popular method of traveling to the island, although some prefer to take the easy 20 minute flight from the state airport at Westerly, Rhode Island.
	www.visitrhodeisland.com /regions/blockisland.aspx (356 words)

	Block Island, Rhode Island RI Home Improvement Contractors
		Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, established the first practical working model of Democracy after he was banished from Plymouth, Massachusetts because of his "extreme views" concerning freedom of speech and religion.
		Rhode Island founder Roger Williams established the First Baptist Church in America in 1638.
		ServiceMagic has helped homeowners in Rhode Island find prescreened and customer-rated home improvement contractors to meet their home improvement needs.
	www.servicemagic.com /c.Block_Island.RI.html (131 words)

	Block Island: Naturally Rhode Island's Best Kept Secret - Associated Content
		Approximately twelve miles off the coast of Rhode Island lay a small pork chop shaped gem surrounded by the Atlantic.
		The town of New Shoreham Block Island is the smallest town in the smallest state of the union but its impact is immeasurable.
		Tucked between sand dunes at the opposite end of the island is the smaller North Light.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/90863/block_island_naturally_rhode_islands.html (370 words)

	Hotel Manisses, Block Island, Rhode Island
		After being artistically renovated, refurbished and restored, The Manisses is even more beautiful than when it was Block Island's showplace hotel in 19th century.
		The 18 rooms in the 1661 Inn are individually decorated and each is named after one of the original settlers of Block Island.
		The food magazine extolled the owners of the 1661 Inn and Hotel Manisses as harbingers of the Block Island renaissance.
	www.innsnorthamerica.com /ri/HotelManisses.htm (376 words)

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