Block Island, 12 mi off Rhode Island's southern coast, is 7 mi long and 3 mi wide. With its 17 mi of beaches, Block Island has been a popular travel destination since the 19th century. Despite the number of visitors who come here each summer and thanks to the efforts of local conservationists, the island's beauty remains intact (40% of the land is preserved); its 365 freshwater ponds support more than 150 species of migrating birds. More »
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