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Rhode Island Great
Outdoors Pursuit The Great Outdoors Pursuit is a multi-week
contest that enables teams to discover state parks and join in fun
activities and challenges- all for a chance to win prizes. The dates
have been set and plans for the 2010 Great Outdoors Pursuit are well
underway!
To learn more click here.
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Seasonal Beach Parking Passes
Seasonal state beach parking passes
will be on sale at any of the state beaches.
More
information can be obtained on our
Park Fees page.
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Campground Reservation System-
The Department of
Environmental Management is pleased to announce ReserveAmerica will be
providing our reservation system for all five Rhode Island
State Campgrounds. Reservations will be available online,
through the call center and through our
existing system of walk-in camping. To make a
reservation through the ReserveAmerica call center please
call 1-877-RICAMP5 (you must include the
1-877 to reach the call center) and to
make reservations online
Click Here. If you wish more information
about
ReserveAmerica Click Here.
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Celebrating 100 Years! 1909-2009
On President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, February 12, 1909 the Metropolitan Park
Commission of Rhode Island authorized the purchase of Rhode Island’s first state park- Lincoln Woods. In 100 years since, Rhode Island State Parks have evolved from a visionary plan to a statewide network of historic and magnificent greenspaces
and greenways devoted to the public enjoyment of the
outdoors. More information and
history can be found by clicking here.
100 Years of Rhode Island State Parks new book now available in
PDF by clicking here.
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Pets in Campgrounds-
RI DEM is
pleased to allow you the privilege of bringing your domestic
pet (limited to cats and dogs only) to overnight
campgrounds in Rhode Island’s state parks and management
areas. It is up to you, the pet owner, to act responsibly
with your pet and to be courteous of other park and
management area users to help ensure this privilege is
always extended. Be nice to your pet, your parks and other
park visitors. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Learn more.
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Summer Jobs-
The State of Rhode Island,
Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks
and Recreation hires approximately 390 seasonal employees to
complement full time staffing in the State's Parks and
Beaches. Classification of positions include Lifeguards,
Recreational Area Clerks, Seasonal Laborers, Beach Managers
and Park Naturalists.
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