The leaves have changed, the air is crisp, and it's actually starting to feel good to wear sweatshirts and cozy socks at night. Autumn has arrived at our Newport hotel.
The ocean temps are dropping, and compared to the air temperature, it's enough to make one feel like beach season is over.
Which it is…but only kind of.
Here in Newport there's still plenty of late fall light, color and fresh air to enjoy—and as we recently discovered, there's a fantastic way to take in the crashing surf and blustery breezes in a totally season-appropriate way—on horseback!
Lately, we've been appreciating the elegant beauty of horseback riding on the beach in Newport. It's a fun (and honestly, exotic) way to experience the coastline while enjoying a new activity that for most people is something totally out of the ordinary.
Newport Equestrian offers something for everyone—from the curious young horseback riding enthusiast to the competitive equestrian and thankfully, also tours and shore rides for the complete horse novice.
You can enjoy a leisurely two hour beach trail ride that winds down to Second Beach while overlooking Saint George's Castle above.
Now combine that adventure with a delectable picnic, some fine libations, a good book and perhaps a food rub, and you've got yourself a romantic and completely relaxing fall afternoon in Newport.
