Join us on a guided walk along the Blackstone Canal.  Find out about the canal's historical and cultural significance and its role in the farm to factory transformation of the Blackstone Valley.  All walks end at start location.  If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking poles.  All ages welcome.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info, call the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park at 508-278-7604.

NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.)  From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…

NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.)  From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…

For over 250 years, Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact, this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700’s, making it one of the oldest houses in the city. This site also has been home to several mills over time dating back to the mid 1600’s including a saw mill…

NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.)  From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…

To say that this hike is easily one of the best in Rhode Island is a tremendous understatement.  Just long enough to spend enough time in the woods and just short enough for beginners and folks with younger children.  The 1.5 mile loop trail has two diverse parts to it.  The first meanders up and down over small hills in the remote part of the George Washington Campground, and the second winds along the picturesque southern shore of the Bowdish…

For over 250 years, Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact, this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700’s, making it one of the oldest houses in the city. This site also has been home to several mills over time dating back to the mid 1600’s including a saw mill…

Nearly 400 years of history, art, architecture, and culture will be explored on this 5.5 mile Historic Providence walk. It will lead you along the Providence Waterfront, up College Hill, along Waterplace Park, and will follow parts of the Independence Trail, Lovecraft's Walking Tour, and the IVV/Ava Historic College 5K route. This walk will wind in and out quaint historical residential neighborhoods, by some of the country’s oldest churches, through city parks, by government buildings, between the towers of glass…