from STEM to STERN https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/ from STEM to STERN Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:02:39 +0000 Summer Hikes on The Classic Coast https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/summer-hikes/ https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/summer-hikes/#comments https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/summer-hikes/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Mention Newport, Rhode Island and The Classic Coast, and most instantly think of world-class festivals and events, historic Gilded Age mansions and museums, cobblestone streets, picturesque strolls, and of course—arguably the best seafood

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The bamboo birds have landed in Bristol.

Sure, you may know Blithewold in Bristol for its delightful daffodil display in the spring, its magical Christmas decorations and seasonal events every holiday season, and its seaside lawn for live

]]> A Guide to Biking In + Around Newport https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/guide-to-biking-in-and-around-newport/ https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/guide-to-biking-in-and-around-newport/#comments https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/guide-to-biking-in-and-around-newport/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Whether you're looking for a light and leisurely ride or something a bit more challenging, Newport offers some of the most scenic paths for exploring on two wheels. Cover more ground and avoid parking with these resources for exploring The

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Be it the sea blanketed by the snow or the quiet stillness that comes with winter by the coast, getting outdoors this time of year is essential to making the most of the season.

These tried and true trails are not only scenic in the cooler

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When you think of Newport, you probably think of mansions, eclectic shops, life-changing seafood and the best ocean views around (Did we take that a little too far?). While all that's true, this island is also home to some of the most

]]> Seal Tours with Save the Bay https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/seal-tours-with-save-the-bay/ https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/seal-tours-with-save-the-bay/#comments https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/seal-tours-with-save-the-bay/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Climb aboard Save the Bay's education vessel to catch a glimpse of migratory harbor seals lounging on Citing Rock near Rose Island. You'll learn all about the life of a seal, from their migration patterns and food habits to the laws and

]]> Where To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/where-to-cut-your-own-christmas-tree-in-newport/ https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/where-to-cut-your-own-christmas-tree-in-newport/#comments https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/where-to-cut-your-own-christmas-tree-in-newport/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a rite of passage during the holidays. Whether you're starting off with your very own Charlie Brown tree or the Christmas elf in you is looking for a 15-footer, these local tree farms have just what you'll

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Just got that floral feeling. Think: Beautiful bouquets, lush greenhouses, curated shops, and fields of flowers. Classic.

There is something for every floraphile here on The Classic Coast. Choose from a field of options; cut your own

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