No, the notoriously polluted pond at Poche Beach isn’t shrinking. You may have noticed recently that the pond, located on the border of Dana Point and San Clemente, appeared to be getting dramatically ...

What you'll see: A sand road lined by pitch pines, beach plums and beach roses and plenty of birds, from piping plovers to crossbills to northern harriers. Ninigret Pond, to the north, is dotted with ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...