On June 1, 2009, U.S. Citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, by land or sea, will need to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. Learn about the accepted travel documents and how to obtain them on this website.
Train schedules from Providence and West Kingston and around the United States.
Block Island FerrySchedules and information about the Block Island Ferry from Point Judith and Newport.
Peter Pan Bus LinesSchedule and terminal information for bus service in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
T. F. Green AirportThe official web site of T.F. Green Airport provides flight schedultes, parking information, local ground transportation, travel requirements and information about passenger security.
MBTAThe official web site of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. You'll find schedules for commuter trains, subways, buses, and boat services.
RIPTAThe official web site of the RI Public Transit Authority. You'll find schedules for buses, trolleys and the Providence to Newport Ferry.
Vineyard Fast FerryThe Vineyard Fast Ferry sails from Quonset Point, RI, to Martha's Vineyard, MA beginning Memorial Day Weekend and continuing through October.
This site has descriptions and visitor information for nearly thirty of the most popular U.S. National Parks. A special feature is the Activities section which lists the parks by types of recreational opportunities offered.
Directory of parks and other places in the United States and Canada where dogs can roam off-leash. Also includes some advice on choosing and caring for your favorite canine.
ElderhostelElderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.
MapQuestWhat's the best route from Berkeley to Pensacola? This free, interactive street atlas of the continental United States does everything but drive you there. Gives you mileage, door-to-door or city-to-city, and street maps with driving directions. Additionally, you can get an aerial photograph of the location. Also has trip planning information that includes city information, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and weather.
Maps on UsMapping and routing service. Includes detailed maps and driving directions. If you register (free) it will save your preferences and addresses. From Switchboard.com.
National Parks and Conservation AssociationInformation about United States national parks, including wildlife, ecology, threats to the parks, and various conservation and preservation actions to protect the parks. From an organization dedicated to safeguarding "the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world."
ParkNet: The National Park ServiceThe U.S. National Park Service does a great job presenting all the information needed for visiting the parks, each with its own home page and links to other non-NPS sites. There are also comprehensive sections on the Past (historical, cultures, and places) and on Natural Resources (including air, water, geology, wildlife, and plants).
National Recreation Reservation Service (Camping)The NRRS (National Recreation Reservation Service) is a one-stop reservation service for the USDA Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation outdoor recreation facilities and activities.
Roadside AmericaLooking for the world’s largest ball of twine? Roadside America is your guide to offbeat tourist attractions.
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, political maps, and key facts and statistics from countries around the world.
ElderhostelElderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.
How Far Is It?This service uses data from the US Census and a supplementary list of cities around the world to find the latitude and longitude of two places, and then calculates the distance between them (as the crow flies). It also provides a map showing the two places, using the Xerox PARC Map Server.
Just AAskThis site has a route planner, maps, and driving tips for Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. For Great Britain and Ireland there are also over 8,000 rated listings for hotel and bed and breakfast (online booking for some) and over 4,000 reviews of restaurants and pubs. There is also other vacation planning information for Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. The Web site of Britain's Automobile Association.
National GeographicSome of the many topic covered at this site are adventure, history, nature, and exploration. There are sections for children and teachers. The photography area has an archived gallery and technical advice. There is also a broad, searchable NGS Publications Index back to 1888 of all their magazines, films, videos, books, maps, and other publications.
Tourism Offices Worldwide DirectoryThe Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory is your guide to official tourist information sources: government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar organizations that provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public.
Travel Warnings (US State Dept)Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country.
Traveler's Health (CDC)This website offered by the CDC provides health warnings for travel, plus advice for a healthy trip.
