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Once upon a time, in days that feel like ages ago now, people sent postcards whenever they were away on a trip. Famous landscapes and landmarks were the most common fare, but that’s never stopped anyone from using a photo of their own. In fact, one of the first postcards ever sent was a hand-painted design.

Postcards came about as a way to send letters that was oftentimes cheaper than going through the more traditional mail-in-an-envelope route. The rectangles of thick paper were more durable than standard fare, with room for a postage stamp. Most people think about postcards and see a rotatable rack of pictures already taken to pick from. That’s not the only option, though.

When walking along all the trails crisscrossing Block Island, the streets of New Shoreham and more, we see potential that goes beyond a few shelves. Old Harbor, the Southeast Lighthouse, and the Spring House look right at home on a postcard. In the past, those would pretty much be your only choices. With the technology we have today, though, you can take a picture of anything and at any time. Take a walk along one of the nature trails and you’ll come across dozens of picture-perfect shots. The same can be said of the miles of beaches that hide more than their fair share of nooks and crannies.

We love seeing pictures of you all having such a great time not just on Block Island, but the ferry ride over, too. For us, social media is a tremendous benefit. For the other people in your life, a more personal touch can make the world of difference. So take those pictures from your phone or photo album and turn them into something else. Something sure to show your friends, family, and loved ones how much you care.

Sending a postcard is a tradition with a lot of history behind it. One that still feels right at home on Block Island. If anything, the age of social media has only made the act of writing, sending, and certainly receiving a postcard even more enjoyable.

The further we go in one direction, the more we long for the quirks and qualities we left behind. Instead of the digital side of things replacing the other, more physical end, the two are much more at home working together. Walking hand-in-hand towards the Block Island sunset.

Send a Postcard Today, and Sail Away…