Blackstone Valley Explorer - 2010

Summer Twilight Cruise: August 6 -  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join an Audubon naturalist aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer for a special evening cruise along the scenic and historic Blackstone River. Prices set by ASRI membership as follows: $15 member adult, $8/member child; $20/non-member adultsl, $10/non-member child. Contact the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to make reservations at 401-949-5454 www.asri.org View one passenger's YouTube video of a recent trip on the Explorer  Part 1 | Part 2 | Parts 3 and 4 A Decade of Celebrating Rhody's Rivers  More Contributions Welcome Our recent fundraiser was a big success but we still need your help. If you would like to make a contribution to support the continued operation of the Blackstone River Explorer, please call 401-724-2200. View Fundraiser Presentation (PowerPoint)

 

Experience the Blackstone River Aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer

The only riverboat on the Blackstone River is the 49 passenger Blackstone Valley Explorer. Explore the river that once was called America’s Hardest Working River and discover the river’s ecosystem as you learn about the river’s industrialized past and its present restoration.

The Explorer is available for Education Programs, Groups, and Charters.

Central Falls Wilderness Tour

May 31 – October 11

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Explorer Info

The Blackstone Valley Explorer is a 49-passenger riverboat, the only one of its kind on the Blackstone River. Since 1993, when the boat cruises began, more than 25,000 passengers annually have come from local, national and global destinations to take 45 minute narrated tours along sections of the Blackstone River.

Spring and summer cruises depart from Central Falls and tour the Valley Falls “Wilderness Area”. Autumn cruises depart near the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket and tour from the “Thundermist” dam north.

Explore the river that was once called "America’s Hardest Working River" and discover the river’s ecosystem as you learn about the river’s industrialized past, the river’s restoration, and what we are doing to help the river live again.

Central Falls

Explore Rhode Island's urban preserve.  As the boat leaves the new dock in Central Falls, you will witness the restoration of America's first polluted river.  The Valley Falls Marsh and now the Lonsdale Marsh (a wetland restoration project) are home to a variety of wildlife.

Tours operate rain or shine; schedule is subject to change.

RiverClassroom

In 1994, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council created the Blackstone Valley Explorer's RIVERCLASSROOM to study the river environment. During historical tours, students will learn about the river that was once called "America's Hardest Working River" during the industrial era. During ecological tours, learn about the river's ecosystem and understand how the American Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline in water quality.

The condition of the natural environment of the Blackstone River and the attitude of the people of the Blackstone Valley who share in the industrial heritage of the river have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of multicolored foam which floated along the river and, on a windy day, into the air.

The RiverClassroom program bridges the actual riverboat experience with expanded historical and environmental studies in the classroom. Students of all ages can participate. Arrangements can be made by calling the Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.

 

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Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, On the banks of the Blackstone, 175 Main Street,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island  02860 
1-800-454-BVTC (2882)  Local: 401-724-2200 Fax: 401-724-1342 info@tourblackstone.com