One of the most beautiful times of the year in Rhode Island are those last days of summer, where the daylight lingers into the night at the beach. The warm air mixes with the ocean breeze for a refreshing September night. The range in the ages of people and activities both in and by the water speak to the beaches popularity. Whether waiting out the last rays of sun on a boogie board in the water or taking a stroll on the sand, both young and old accompanied their friends and loved ones for a peaceful sunset. One student at the University of Rhode Island is happy that she lives in Narragansett, "It's so close to the beach, it reminds me of home, because I'm so close to the beach at home." Another woman walking both her dogs above the sand loves coming up around 5 p.m. to get some exercise, "I really enjoy coming here to just people watch and see the sunset, especially when I'm not sure how many nice weather days we're going to have left." Taking advantage of living so close to the water is something local residents and students seem to have no problem with. Seagulls poke around for food that has been left behind from messy lunches and casual snacking. Names lay etched in the sand waiting for the tide to wash them away for a clean slate tomorrow. Sandy flip-flops, kicked off sneakers, and coolers that were once packed full of drinks begin to disappear one by one. Making way back to the car skateboarders whiz on by. Passing porter potties and telephones are signs that the beach day has come to an end. The warm summer days and cooler night are in perfect harmony. The end of summer merges into the beginning of fall and daylight hangs on as long as possible before the sun goes down.
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