This destination's name translates to "Red Fish Place" in the Algonquian Native American language, referring to salmon specifically :D
Roadside Stores. Photos by Nature Photographer Pam Hirst at PKH Photography. Writing by Freelance Content Writer and Travel Blogger Meghan Hirst at Meghan Hirst, Writer.
At first glance, Misquamicut appears to be a town. However, it has been classified as a state beach since 1959. Residents of both Rhode Island and Connecticut frequent this area. We hardly saw any people when we walked through here, but it may be because it was a rainy day.
Not much happened in this part of Rhode Island until 1894. A native named Courtland B. Bliven saw an opportunity to entice tourists with summer activities and began building rental cottages. His wife deemed the spot Pleasant View. A hotel called the Pleasant View House was erected in 1903 by another man named James Collins. From 1911 and on, this destination's popularity soared, and a large number of recreational facilities were constructed as a result. The name was reverted back to Misquamicut in 1928.
For more details about the history of this area and things you can do here, visit Misquamicut.Org.
We will be discussing ocean waves during the aftermath of a hurricane next!
What is your favorite summer activity? My mom and I love walking on the beach!
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