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See the Light Unmatched coastal views and modest charm make an overnight visit to Rose Island the experience of a lifetime To live in the Ocean State is to never be very far from the ability to feel very far away. Even if you think you’ve seen it all, surprise destinations exist at every turn. One of these not-so-hidden gems is Rose Island. Only a mile offshore with its lighthouse easily spotted from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, the land mass named for resembling the shape of a rose and stem is only accessible by boat. On all of 18 acres, find the Fort Hamilton Barracks, the Foghorn Room, walking trails, an honor-system gift shop, outbuilding restrooms, a wildlife refuge (closed through August 16 to protect nesting birds), and the lighthouse. Photos by Elyse Major The Bay • July 2022 41
