Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

Similar to whitewater rafting--but in the ocean!--a banana boat ride in Block Island Sound is the ultimate way to cool off on a ninety-degree day. You'll hang on for dear life as a ski boat pulls the big, yellow, ten-passenger raft you're sitting atop. Trips are customizable and suitable for all ages: Small children and older people can opt for a tamer trip, while rowdy teens can get tossed on a wild ride.