Great value water sport event, only $20/person. And I had lots of fun…read more The staff is patient and nice. They will give you some instructions before going into the water. Just little hard to find the starting point, you need to go to the beach and park your car there.

I've seen this place on Groupon very often and I always wanted to try RI Paddle sports, and then my…read moremom went and bought the Groupon and surprised us with a day of kayak fun! First of all this place is so much fun, it's a little family company I believe and it's super cute, for couples, families and first dates just be sure to call and reserve a spot so there are kayaks ready for you. When we arrived we couldn't find the place it's literally all the way down, just keep going straight until you can't go no more. The only reason why I'm not giving the company 5 stars is because the location is right where everyone has their boats so there was absolutely no parking at all, we parked really far and had to walk far, only concern when you're exhausted you don't want to walk far to get back to the vehicle. When we arrived we were greeted by Ryan, such a sweetheart. They greeted us got us life vests let us choose our kayaks either single or doubles and then we were off. OH wait Ryan did give us instructions first on how to enter and exit, because it was a very busy area full of amazing boats, what a scenery! My mom and I had such a great time, we had 2 hours to explore and even though it was my moms first time she adjusted very quickly and it was very easy to learn! I've done it before but I very much still enjoyed myself. The pictures we got were so great and we had a really great bonding time. There's so much to see and it's so quiet and peaceful. And everyone is just so nice. There was planes flying above, people swimming and fishing nearby but not too close, very relaxing. On our way back we ran into the other kayakers and we all chatted a minute and all reminisced on the great time we had! When we got back Ryan and Cooper were there to greet us and help us out the Kayak's. I really enjoyed it and I would do it again, this place even convinced me I need a Kayak in my life. THANKS AGAIN!

Had a great time with the wife on a beautiful memorial day weekend trip. Decided to go last minute…read morekayaking and couldn't be happier! Small family run business, friendly staff! The owner and the daughter showed us the ropes and explained everything in detail, gave us directions and pointers on where to go, and even supplied us with water bottles in case we got thirsty. 5 star service for an affordable price!highly recommend ! *highly recommend the kayak that sits you on top rather rather than the traditional kayak that sits u inside especially if your planning on staying long, as this kayak type allows you to sprawl out and lay down, tan, or even take a little power nap in the sun! The wife was very envious of my kayak being that she could not lay down comfortably

The people there are fantastic! The kayaks and paddle boards were brand new! I went with my new…read moreboys and they had a blast. Also it's very reasonable priced. I'll go back again for sure.

Great boats. Good price. Took a seafox commander 228 out Friday of Labor Day. Had 150hrs on it…read more Basically brand new. This isn't a trash rental place. They clearly take care of the boats. Not going to find a 15hp on a row boat here. Real boats. Stayed in Newport and it's 20 min away(totally worth it). We did half day and were able to go by cliff walk and many coves. Background - live in nyc and boat jersey shore (mainly my center console). I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about.

We took the Safe Power Boating two day class here. Captain Paul is an AMAZING teacher. He covered…read moreso much material in a short amount of time but kept it entertaining and fun. The on water part was the best. Highly recommend.

Great service. Perfect for Newport. We didn't have to worry a about transporting boards.Delivered…read moreright on time, and picked up when we finished. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience - the owner?operator Ed Sanchez was super flexible with drop-off/pick up and…read morerental duration. We rented 3 kayaks for 2 hours over a weekend with very variable weather and he was very adaptable. Ended up with a great two hours on a lake - with kayaks delivered right to the beach! Highly recommended

Beautiful and spectacular lake out in Foster, with a gorgeous waterfall over the reservoir dam…read more Though technically you're trespassing on this land (being the reservoir for the city of Providence), lots of people walk the trail loop around the lake. On this bright mild winter's day, the walk was pleasant and tranquil through stately spruce stands and beguiling views of the water. We plan to come back in the spring when the trees start greening; and in the fall when the colors are in full glory.

A place with water…read more trees stones and lots of dead people Even though you can't actually go on the water Barden Reservoir is still a great place to hike. Since there are little dirt roads with virtually no traffic, many individuals and hiking clubs use a loop around the reservoir as a place for a nice hike through the woods when the snow or mud makes a trek through the deep woods difficult. Of course the primarily attraction of Barden Reservoir is the water. The huge reservoir is punctuated with small islands and looks like it would be a fantastic place to canoe or kayak, but I suspect the authorities would view someone boating on the public water supply rather harshly. Best just to view the reservoir as well as the cool waterfalls and numerous streams from a small distance. Another thing that becomes quite obvious is the huge abundance of stones. Boulders and walls everywhere. The whole area was heavily glaciated 20,000 years ago and the glacial debris must have made the area a nightmare for people to farm. Yet they managed quite nicely. One of the curious things that new people to the state notice is the large number of small cemeteries scattered about everywhere. Not only in the middle of the woods but also in cities and on quiet little side sides in the suburbs. Rhode Island has a thing for historical cemeteries and has preserved and protected over 3,600 on them. Most are very old and tiny things with a just family or two. There are a number of these diminutive graveyards in Barden Reservoir and I suspect they contain the remains of the original settlers that first turned the land. There is a project going on to record and document every name on every stone. Unfortunately many of the stones are sandstone which erodes very quickly and the names are no longer legible. Barden is a nice place for a easy hike, especially when you don't want to trudge through deep snow or mud and history drips from every wall and foundation. Great water views on all sides and plenty of wildlife to observe. Just make sure you thread lightly and don't disturb the dead.

It's not much. Just a short path to the water, and a nice view. But its the simple things. The…read moreview is amazing and there's room to sunbathe if that's your thing. People were even fishing while I was there. A quiet secluded place. An easy win.

I love coming to this scenic spot in jamestown RI.! There are always a ton of boats posted on the…read morewater, and the view is incredible. People come here and sun bathe, let their kids play on the coast (super low tide water), and just simply come for the view. Coming here, you do not have to pay for the newport bridge toll lol. You can also watch the sunset in this spot and there is food nearby. Come here and enjoy the smell of the ocean with minimal noise and epic views. :)

Review from September 3, 2025…read more For years I've had this place in mind because a friend recommended it, only to find out I had been once before. There isn't too much parking options (about 3, maybe 4 spots), but I also doubt it gets packed. We had our lunch on the rocks by the waterfalls before taking on the Ben Utter trail. One thing I noticed that's new is that there is a rope to swing on over the water. I tried it and it felt pretty secure. We were initially worried we'd get lost but there's essentially only one way there and back. The path does split a couple times into two different avenues but they eventually meet in the same location (I think it has to do with level of difficulty). Definitely bring good shoes with thick soles because the path is pretty rocky. My favorite part of the hike was seeing a black bear! We heard some rustling to our right and thought it might be another hiker, but then we saw that it was a bear walking around in the woods, about 40 feet from where we were. It did not even look our way, so I just stared in awe. The trail is about 1.5 miles together - there and back. We were tired after but we had done a different trail prior, and it was mostly because of the rocky terrain. It is very peaceful, and between the water and plants, there are good views.

What a beautiful place , just with there was more parking spaces and proper signs and directions…read more Definitely a peaceful piece of nature.

We find this a very enjoyable place for a quiet walk. Although not all man made sounds are masked,…read morethe sounds of crickets and birds and the wind in the tree tops gently serenaded us on our most recent walk through the wood. Easy to find, the gravel car park is a very good size. There is a covered information kiosk off the car park and another three-sided sign board at the trail head, along with a small covered Trail Map box on a post. Signs everywhere tell you this is *not* a dog friendly location. The early part of this trail is one person wide, fairly even ground. It wends it's way along the edge of two meadows. After the second meadow, the path becomes much broader and remains fairly clear of roots and rocks until you reach the old stone fireplace at Carr Pond where the pathway turns into the wood and becomes more difficult to navigate. If you have a sturdy, off-road baby pram or wheelchair, you may be able to travers this early part of the trail with a little assistance. You will need to navigate around the 'no dog' sign in the middle of the path at the trail head and the narrow meadow portion. After that the trail widens and would be easier to traverse in dry conditions. We branched off on to the CP trail into the wood. The trail takes a short, steep climb at the beginning and then levels out. Single wide, the trail is clearly blazed, even under a carpet of autumn foliage. CP trail is the white trail mark and signs for other trails are very well signed. Carr Pond is about half way round on the CP trail, before looping back and returning to the meadow. We 'strolled' the trail, enjoying being in the wood, stopped at the pond a couple of times to enjoy the serenity. You can most definitely walk it faster, but we took about an hour to make the loop. There are no benches to rest on along this trail, or to sit and enjoy the pond views. In the wooded section you need to keep an eye on roots and rocks. There are a couple of short boardwalks over low area near the pond. It was cooler under the trees making me glad I remembered a hat and jacket along with my water. No facilities of any kind are available, so go, before you visit. Definitely an easy trail for those who are sturdy on their feet. Wear appropriate footwear, and enjoy the quiet peace of the wood and pond.

This is one of my favorite hikes to do with little kids. It has a great loop with a second longer…read moreloop if you want it. I love the pond that it surrounds and we always see signs of beaver activity by it. There's an old fireplace on the hike that is my kids go to spot to stop for a snack. The only downside to this hike is in the winter if it snows and you'd like to snow shoe. It's NOT well marked when there is snow on the ground. The trail markers for one trail are white which make it very difficult to follow after a fresh snow fall. A friend of mine and I did it years ago and ended up having to turn around. If there is snow on the tree trunks it made it impossible to follow the white trail markers. The yellow trail is the longer loop and we never made it that far to find those markers. That's my only complaint!