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Rhode Island: Images of the Ocean State

A few glimpses of the landscape of Rhode Island, and some of the animals and people calling it home

By Alan Taylor
A granite lighthouse surrounded by grass, on Rhode Island's Block Island
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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., but with a population of just over 1 million people, it is also the the second-most densely populated state. From Woonsocket and Pawtucket, through Providence, Bristol, and Newport, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Rhode Island and some of the wildlife and people calling it home.

This photo story is part of Fifty, a collection of images from each of the United States.

About the Author

Alan Taylor is a senior editor at The Atlantic.