One of the best parts about living in Rhode Island is that there's always some place new to explore. Yesterday I checked out part of the Blackstone River Bikeway in Lincoln/Cumberland. This paved path winds through marsh, and along the Blackstone River. Unlike the crowded East Bay Bike Path, this one was much more relaxed and there weren't as many serious speed demons. A nice place for a casual, scenic ride.
Since I had my mountain bike, I ventured onto one of the dirt trails which ran along a tributary for about a mile. At one point I was amazed by the noise of birds, it was almost deafening. No "Silent Spring" here. Sadly, I was just casually riding through this avian symphony, when some old guy walking towards me yelled at me saying I should use the $30 million bike path, and leave the walkers a trail. OK, seriously, I wasn't going fast and there was plenty of room for us to pass side by side. Later I thought of my comeback line: "I can share, can't you?". That put a dark cloud over my head until another guy passing on a bike later said hi. That's what I'm talking about- some manners! hahahaha.
If you're into fishing or kayaking, this looks like a good place to do both. I scouted out a few put-in spots and I saw a handful of people with rods. At the very least bring your bike and keep your eyes open for turtles, fish, frogs, and birds.
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