Watch Hill Lighthouse
People have always been fascinated by lighthouses, the romantic castles of the sea. Built on sea sprayed rocks or windswept bluffs, they are stations [...]
See Southern Rhode Island’s Coast from the Air with Heliblock Tours
You haven't seen the coast of southern Rhode Island until you've seen it from the sky. Trust me, I experienced it. I recently took a [...]
Fall/Winter Walks in Watch Hill
There aren’t many places where you can walk and see a five-star resort, a Spanish American fort, a historic lighthouse, a five-mile-long ocean beach, and [...]
The Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA: 90 Years and Counting
In today's Westerly, we pulled a great article from our archives. COVID has changed how we live our lives - gyms & fitness centers took [...]
Looking Across the Universe with the Frosty Drew Observatory
If you're seeking something educational, enlightening, and entertaining to do on a Friday night, look no further than the Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, where [...]
A Garden for Us All
This article originally ran in the spring of 2019 when this property was dedicated. The Westerly Land Trust works tirelessly to protect and maintain the [...]
A Walk Back in Time: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
With all the recent controversy about global warming and the Paris Agreement, it would seem an appropriate time to discuss the topic of climate change. [...]
8 Tech-Free Autumn Activities – No Apps Required
Once upon a time, in decades gone by, the world wasn’t so tech-focused and obsessed. People didn’t have “an app for that." Heck, they didn’t [...]
Fall into Autumn with a Visit to B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill
When September rolls around and the golden days of autumn start descending upon the fair state of Connecticut, the locals know that a visit to [...]
Perks & Corks: A Westerly Favorite for 20 Years and Counting
Are you a coffee lover? A cocktail connoisseur? Or maybe a Bloody Mary is more your speed, especially on a lazy Sunday morning? There’s no [...]
United Always – The Latest Updates from the United Theater
When the summer comes to a close, it can be easy to find yourself wondering "what is there to do in Westerly?" While we're lucky [...]
 5 Festive Farms for Fall FrolickingÂ
There’s a chill in the air, the beaches are much less crowded, and the leaves are getting crisp and colorful. That can only mean one [...]