About 1.25 million, concentrated along the seacoast and in the south. That's more than 25 times the size of Little Rhody, with almost the same population. Winter temperatures can dip into the teens, with highs in the 30s. Annual snowfall averages between 60 and 90 inches. By car, it's less than three hours' drive north of Providence on Route 95 to the state border, another four hours to Bar Harbor.
Greyhound buses run from downtown Providence to Portland.
There you can find lists of outfitters, accommodations , antique shops, a calendar of events , and just about anything else you could need to plan your trip.