It seemed appropriate this year to feature a theme that kept me close to home, so I give you my A to Z within the small acreage that is Rhode Island. I tried to be creative (you’ll see!) but I hope you learn something about Little Rhody, too. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, grew up within the boundaries, or have never set foot on one of our many beaches, come along for a virtual tour.
You can say it with me. Quon-uh-cuh-TAWG. See? Easy! It rolls off the tongue.
Quonochontaug is located between two ponds – the Ninigret Pond and Quonochontaug Pond and their respective barrier beaches, both of which are salt ponds. The communities known as West Beach, Central Beach, and East Beach have several hundred residents, mostly in the summers, but over the years, there have been more year-round residents in Quonochontaug.
You had a peek at Blue Shutters Beach in my “B” post, and a visit to Ninigret in my “N” post. Blue Shutters is at the end of East Beach Road, and an unpaved road leads to the entrance of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. This area truly is one of the prettiest places in the state.
Quonnie Pond is a great spot for kayakers. You get the benefit of being at the coast, but no ocean waves!
Bike Ride!!!!
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“Quani Pond” Great Place You’re missing a VERY IMPORTANT tid-bit here……..Quonochontaug was the Birthplace of the (fictitious….allegedly) TV Character Fox Mulder from the X-Files!!!!!
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Now how would I have known that?! 😂
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Beauty. Heart warming. 😀
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That looks like a beautiful spot to explore. Weekends In Maine
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It is!
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I’m glad you are including phonetic pronunciations of these place names! That one had me beat!
https://iainkellywriting.com/2021/04/20/the-state-trilogy-a-z-guide-q/
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This is lovely. Makes me want to get in my car and start driving.
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Parts of this state are beautiful, Denise. And the nice thing about it is it doesn’t take long to get from one end to the other!
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Hari Om
Love it!!! I was blessed with a talent for being able to turn my tongue to most pronunciations; which has served me well in world travels, not to mention Australian Aboriginal place names! I adore this one and love the look of the place too. YAM xx
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Quonochontaug is a fun name to pronounce!
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Looks lovely and. Peaceful.
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It’s lovely, Helen. We like the breachway beach in summer.
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