Blackstone Valley
Explorer - 2006
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 tours depart from Central Falls and
tour the Valley Falls “Wilderness Area”. Autumn tours
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 are 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.
CENTRAL
FALLS WILDERNESS TOUR
Woonsocket
Falls
Discover the cultural heritage of
the French and Franco-Canadians who came to settle in Woonsocket
in the 19th and early 20th centuries to work the mills and
factories. See a number of local landmarks and discover the
interesting of the city's past, present and
future.
For charters, reservations
and more information, contact:
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center 175 Main Street • Pawtucket, Rhode
Island 02860
(401)724-2200 • (800)454-2882
Email
Tours operate rain or
shine, schedule is subject to change.
RiverClassroom
See 2006 programs and schedule
River Classroom programs
are available year-round. Call for 2006 programs and pricing.
NEW: EXPERIENCE
“HANDS ON” EDUCATION
IN THE HEART OF THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY
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 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 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 in the air as well on a windy day.
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.
BLACKSTONE RIVER
PROJECTS RAVAGED BY FLOOD
Operations on the Explorer and Samuel Slater Canal boat Curtailed
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