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All trips depart from Central Falls Landing

15 Madeira Avenue, Central Falls, RI

 

As the leaves start to change and temperatures cool down, now is a perfect time to get out on the Blackstone River! Join us at any of our upcoming trips this October to help us close out our 2024 season!
 

 

Pirates On The Blackstone

Saturdays at 1 PM, 2:15 PM & 3:30 PM

Are you ready to become a pirate?

Your hour-long experience includes a 45-minute journey on the water that is great for children of all ages and includes a FREE GIFT!

The captain will greet you on land to begin this epic tale… and don’t miss the fun activities, pirate games, and photo opportunities on shore before your adventure to find the lost pirate treasure. Come fully dressed as a pirate to increase the fun!!
 

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Haunted Blackstone: Ghost Stories River Tour with Tom D'Agostino

October 8 at 6 PM (LOW TICKETS) October 19 at 7 PM (LOW TICKETS) October 21 at 6 PM

Renowned paranormal expert, Tom D'Agostino, will share some of the many haunted stories found around RI's Blackstone Valley! Are you brave enough to hop aboard The Explorer?
 

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Guided Nature & Heritage Tours
 

Sundays at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM

Come for an intriguing and relaxing 50-minute guided journey that uncovers the serenity and beauty found along the Blackstone River in Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Learn about this interesting landscape…enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area…and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley.

Our well-informed guides can’t wait to welcome you aboard to share the history, ecology, and beauty of the region! We even provide binoculars and nature guides for you to use during your trip upon request!!!
 

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River Cruises
 

Saturdays at 5 PM & 6 PM

Grab a drink at Shark's Peruvian, or BYOB, for a unguided cruise to take in the scenery, listen to some relaxing music, and enjoy a nice evening on the water!!

Book ahead and show your tickets at Shark's Peruvian to receive 10% OFF food & drink on the day of your trip! Make a reservation to enjoy a meal once you return.
 

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Guided Kayak Group Tours
 

Saturday, October 12 at 10 AM

Come and paddle with us at the last tour for the season. The foliage should be looking great!! Spots are booking fast!

Blackstone River Expeditions is excited to offer 90-minute guided kayak group tours on the Blackstone River departing from Central Falls Landing. On your journey you’ll learn about the Blackstone River Valley and explore the hidden spots along the river with the chance to see the many species of wildlife that call this waterway home including egrets, painted turtles, cormorants, osprey, and “Sam” the lone mute swan.

A great outdoor activity that is safe and fun for families!!!

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Subzero conditions are bringing the chill to the eastern third of the country this week. Strong gusty winds will lead to dangerous wind chills, prompting extreme cold warnings and watches for the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. More severe weather will be on the way as a major winter storm is expected to impact a huge area from Texas to the East Coast from Friday through the weekend.        President Trump says the framework of a long-term deal on Greenland is in place. Shortly after announcing the deal framework in a post on Truth Social, Trump told reporters the deal gives the U.S. everything it needs. He went on to call it an "infinite deal" that would last "forever."        ICE's latest operation is underway in Maine this week. According to Fox News, authorities arrested more than 50 people on Tuesday and more arrests were taking place on Wednesday. ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde said there are "approximately 14-hundred targets" in Maine, and it comes as part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown against illegal immigrants.        The YouTuber credited by Republicans for uncovering "billions of dollars" in fraud in Minnesota says his peers are done putting up with fraud in the government. Nick Shirley was one of four witnesses to appear before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz said the firestorm from the fraud investigation was the main reason he's not seeking re-election.        A Navy admiral removed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says she's running for Congress. Three-star admiral Nancy Lacore was the head of the Navy Reserve before Hegseth removed her last August. On Tuesday Lacore registered to run for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District as a Democrat.        Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the U.S. but fewer people are dying from it. That's according to a new report from the American Heart Association. The report shows heart disease death rates have dropped for the first time in five years.       

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