Hashtag 59 Season 3 Episode 39 Podcast: Rhode Island

07/06/20 • 11 min

Hashtag 59's Season 3 Podcast is 50 Episodes long and each episode will provide SIX outdoor adventures in each of the US's 50 states. We are doing these episodes in ABC Order of the states and episode thirty-nine is Rhode Island. The goal is to give you ideas and opportunities to experience outdoor adventure anywhere and everywhere in the United States of America. Here's our list for Rhode Island: 1. New England is the best place to see the foliage, especially in Rhode Island. Take a drive through the Blackstone Valley from Pawtucket to Smithfield and Woonsocket. Or down Route 1 in Westerly in the Southern Part of the State. If you prefer hiking, you could walk through the wooded areas of Roger Williams State Park in Providence or Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick. 2. Visit Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge and take a beach hike. The Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Trail is a 2.4 mile trail is an easy seaside hike. 3. Visit Lincoln Woods State Park: Located just north of Providence, this state park provides hiking, horseback riding and swimming at a fresh water beach. 4. Ride the East Bay Bike Path: This 14.5 scenic paved bicycle trail runs from Providence to Bristol. The flat pathway makes for easy peddling and there are plenty of spots along the way to slow down and take in the incredible views. 5. Go seal watching! In North Kingston, spend an afternoon at the John H. Chafee Nature Preserve. A two-mile loop trail will take you out to Rome Point where from October to April you can chance upon seals hanging out on the rocks. The rest of the year, the trail is an enjoyable hike with lots of scenery. 6. Fort Wetherill. Check out the ruins of this abandoned military fort in Jamestown. Fort Wetherill is a 61-acre recreation area that also offers kayaking, scuba diving, swimming at the beach, or just random exploring. Thanks for listening to Season 3 of our podcast featuring all 50 US States and some of each state's unique and hopefully lesser known to you Outdoor Adventures. This episode featured the state of Rhode Island. Subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy what you hear and if you feel so inclined to leave a review we would be grateful. Check out www.Hashtag59.com for our old podcast seasons, hundreds of blogs, & outdoor events/team outings info.

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Hashtag 59 Season 3 Episode 38 Podcast: Pennsylvania

Hashtag 59's Season 3 Podcast is 50 Episodes long and each episode will provide SIX outdoor adventures in each of the US's 50 states. We are doing these episodes in ABC Order of the states and episode thirty-seven is Oregon. The goal is to give you ideas and opportunities to experience outdoor adventure anywhere and everywhere in the United States of America. Here's our list for Pennsylvania: 1. Three Rivers Heritage Trail: The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a multi‐use riverfront trail system in the Pittsburgh region. This 24‐mile nonlinear trail has segments on both banks of Pittsburgh’s three rivers with access to city neighborhoods, business districts, and local attractions. You can even take it onto the Great Allegheny Trail which will take you all the way to Washington, D.C.! 2. Ohiopyle State Park: White-water (and any water) enthusiasts adore Ohiopyle, because thanks to the Youghiogheny River, it has the best rafting in the eastern United States and is scattered with impressive waterfalls and challenging hiking trails. The rapid flow of the river has also swept some unique plants into the park, which means botanists can find unusual surprises all through the Ferncliff Peninsula, which was named a National Natural Landmark in the 1970s. 3. Take a trip to Philadelphia which is rich with history: on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites. 4. Maybe this time you should actually go visit Gettysburg?! 5. Backpacking the Poconos: Thunder Swamp Trail - A 30 mile loop trail with 15 miles of side trails and is located in Delaware State Forest. A scenic woodland trail that ranges from easy to moderate. Pinchot Trail - A 23 mile loop trail in the Pinchot State Forest. A scenic hike with some challenging sections 6. Pine Creek Rail Trail in the PA Grand Canyon. Part of the Tioga State Forest & located near Wellsboro PA you can bike, hike, raft, wagon ride, and wine your way through this region! Thanks for listening to Season 3 of our podcast featuring all 50 US States and some of each state's unique and hopefully lesser known to you Outdoor Adventures. This episode featured the state of Pennsylvania. Subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy what you hear and if you feel so inclined to leave a review we would be grateful. Check out www.Hashtag59.com for our old podcast seasons, hundreds of blogs, & outdoor events/team outings info.

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Hashtag 59 Season 3 Episode 40 Podcast: South Carolina

Hashtag 59's Season 3 Podcast is 50 Episodes long and each episode will provide SIX outdoor adventures in each of the US's 50 states. We are doing these episodes in ABC Order of the states and episode forty is South Carolina. The goal is to give you ideas and opportunities to experience outdoor adventure anywhere and everywhere in the United States of America. Here's our list for South Carolina: 1. THE FAIRYTALE-ESQUE ANGEL OAK TREE in Charleston, SC, is thought to be one of the oldest living oak trees east of the Mississippi River. It stands 65 feet (20m or 6 stories) tall, is 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and an area of 17,000 square feet is shaded by its tentacular crown. The largest branch reaches 187 feet. 2. Visit Ceaser Head State Park: An overlook is steps from the main parking lot at Caesars Head State Park, making the initial payoff virtually effortless. But dive deeper into the network of trails and you'll find the best of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area: choose between suspension bridges, waterfalls, and epic granite views. 3. Visit Devil’s Fork State Park: Devils Fork State Park provides the only public access to Lake Jocassee, a largely undeveloped 7,500-acre reservoir tucked deep into the Blue Ridge. There’s an uncrowded setting and spectacular scenery, such as waterfalls cascading into the lake off steep, wooded slopes. 4. Congaree National Park kayaking and camping trip. 5. Fort Sumter walking tour. First shot of the Civil War. 6. Run the Charleston Marathon. One of the coolest cities to stroll around so seeing it from this angle might be fun. Thanks for listening to Season 3 of our podcast featuring all 50 US States and some of each state's unique and hopefully lesser known to you Outdoor Adventures. This episode featured the state of South Carolina. Subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy what you hear and if you feel so inclined to leave a review we would be grateful. Check out www.Hashtag59.com for our old podcast seasons, hundreds of blogs, & outdoor events/team outings info.