The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Burlingame State Park Camping Area in Charlestown for swimming because of high bacteria levels. Bristol Town Beach is now open for ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Clean-up from Tuesday morning’s storm is still ongoing at Burlingame State Park, where several campers were hurt by falling tree branches during the wild weather. The ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small seaplane crashed in Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park. A 9-1-1 call came into the Department of ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is banning campfires at state parks until further notice due to extreme drought conditions across the state. A large sign at the ...

WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — Friday was a picture-perfect day in Charlestown and through Westerly. Many campers were still arriving at Burlingame State Park, despite the weather forecast. "If you're a ...

CHARLESTOWN — Tropical Storm Henri damaged 150 trees in Burlingame State Campground, one of the most destructive storms since Superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Environmental Management hopes ...

Burlingame city officials are eyeing a prime waterfront property that they hope could be used to build a park. For now, the city is locked in a waiting game with the State Lands Commission over the ...

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small seaplane crashed in Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park. A 911 came into Department of Environmental ...