Looking for something fun to do in RI? Here are four reader-recommended one-day adventures
Rhode Island may be little, but there are lots of adventures to be found throughout the state.
And many of them can be done in a day.
The Providence Journal recently put out a list of five such adventures for people with an explorer's heart, and readers wrote in with more ideas that range from getting a bird's-eye view of the state to ways to get your adrenaline pumping. All of the ideas are family-friendly.
If you're looking for more fun things to do in Rhode Island, check out this reader-recommended list.
Want to go on an adventure? Here are 5 one-day adventures in Rhode Island
Explore Narragansett Bay or one of RI's rivers via kayak
Kayaking offers a way to really explore the region's waterways, as it's quiet enough to not scare away the wildlife and a small enough vessel to fit into tight spaces.
If you don't have a kayak, the Kayak Centre in North Kingstown offers several different tours, including sunset paddles, moonrise paddles, paddles combined with wine tastings, and, in the colder months, when the seals are around, even seal tours.
If you do have a kayak, there are lots of places around the state to put in. The reader who suggested kayaking recommended the Narrow River, the Blackstone River, the Wood River, the Pawcatuck River and, in Massachusetts, the Westport River.
Details: The Kayak Centre, 70 Brown St., North Kingstown, (401) 295-4400, kayakcentre.com
Parasailing in Newport
Maybe jumping out of a plane isn't your thing, but getting a sky-high view of Rhode Island is still on your bucket list. Consider parasailing.
With options for 600 feet, 800 feet or 1,000 feet of line, Island Style Parasail in Newport gives you an incredible view of Narragansett Bay.
Details: Island Style Parasail, 9 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, (401) 601-0330, islandstyleparasail.com
Head to Block Island for the day
When it came to Block Island, a reader had a lot to say about all the adventures someone could have there.
There's nature to explore, including Mohegan Bluffs, Clay Head Trail and Rodman's Hollow. There are seals basking on the rocks and great birding. There are 28 miles of walking trails, bike trails and beaches to bask on, all for free.
In a slightly less conventional free activity, people can also hunt for the glass orbs that are hidden around the island. The Glass Float Project begins its hunt on June 3 this year, and if you find one of the orbs, it makes an excellent souvenir to bring home with you.
Details: blockislandinfo.com
More on R1: Testing your inner drive
Speed on over to R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln
If you have a need for speed, this is the activity for you. On the custom-designed asphalt track at R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln, drivers can get up to 45 miles hours as they whiz along, although there are also slower tracks for youngsters.
The track isn't the only thing at R1 though. There's also the ax bar, arcade, bowling alley, billiards and their TimeZone game. In other words, more than enough things to do in a day.
Details: R1 Indoor Karting, 100 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, (401) 721-5554, r1indoorkarting.com
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI day trip ideas from Rhode Islanders: 4 family-friendly adventures
