Daily Briefing: Go ahead and take a hike

ALSO: 🥘 Hungry? See the restaurants to make the World's 50 Best list. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Jun 23 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. We seem to be hitting a stretch of rainy weather but with summer officially here it's definitely time to start making plans to hike in Rhode Island. Sure there are no mountains to climb offering grand views, but Rhode Island's trails offer plenty of experiences to hikers of all levels. We can also help you figure out where to go. Our hiking guru John Kostrzewa offers a firsthand look at various trails every other week and this week he takes us through the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton. [LEAD IMAGE - 01 BRIDGES] The 75-foot Polly Coon Bridge, built across the Pawcatuck River, connects the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton and the Grills Preserve in Westerly. John Kostrzewa Without even getting in your car, John takes us over three unique bridges that cross brooks and a river. Along the way he explores the history of the area and explains what you can expect to see as you traverse well-kept trails in Southern Rhode Island. And of equal importance John lets you know how hard the trail is, where exactly to find the entrance and if they are dog-friendly. [Check out John's latest trail review]( and start packing your backpack to take advantage of the next nice day. Thinking of becoming a Providence Journal subscriber? We have a great offer taking place now. Visit [providencejournal.com/newssale]( to learn more. WORTH A READ 🥘 Hungry? Craving something different, delicious and divine? 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