Silver Spring Fishing Area
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Shady Lea Grove
Shady Lea Grove is a small picnic area on the side of Route 4, right at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 1. Not huge and not quiet, given the proximity to the highway, but a good place to sit and eat a sandwich.
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Durfee Hill Management Area
We took a pleasant hike through part of Durfee Hill in early March. The (unpaved) road we walked on was easy to follow, even with a bit of snow on the ground. It's not necessarily the easiest walk, but the area is certainly quiet and peaceful. The only interesting thing we saw was a man-made waterfall, though apparently there's a good place to go rock climbing somewhere inside Durfee as well. All in all a good place to go for a hike in the woods.
According to the maps I've seen (here and here) there are apparently four or five separate areas that comprise Durfee Hill. We were clearly in the largest section; I look forward to exploring the others.
According to the maps I've seen (here and here) there are apparently four or five separate areas that comprise Durfee Hill. We were clearly in the largest section; I look forward to exploring the others.
Useful Links: Trail Map
Categories : Fishing, Glocester, Hiking, Rock Climbing, State Owned, Walking
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John L Curran Management Area
Official Description (from location's homepage)
The J. L. Curran Management Area covers 332 acres and is largely a forested tract comprised primarily of deciduous hardwood trees, oaks, maple and beech. Two ponds, agricultural land for public gardening.
The J. L. Curran Management Area covers 332 acres and is largely a forested tract comprised primarily of deciduous hardwood trees, oaks, maple and beech. Two ponds, agricultural land for public gardening.
Useful Links: Home Page | Trail Map
Categories : Cranston, Fishing, Hiking, State Owned, Wildlife Observation
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Kettle Pond Visitor Center
Officially located within Ninigret NWR, the Kettle Pond Visitor's Center is a real gem. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, two educational rooms (one for activities and another showcasing wildlife from the area) and a convenient gift shop make this a wonder place to begin exploring Ninigret. The trails leaving the visitor center are a pleasure to hike, and the wildlife was abundant. There are even binoculars, wildlife guides and checklists available free at the visitor center! All told a wonderful place to take the kids for a walk to learn about or just enjoy the outdoors.
Useful Links: Home Page
Categories : Charlestown, Fishing, Hiking, Learning, National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife Observation
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
What a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the birds! The refuge is situated on a peninsula, with a large field in the middle ringed by a trail along the outer edge. The birds in the field are incredibly abundant, as were the different flowers and bushes. In addition there are multiple benches along the trail where you can sit and enjoy the view of the bay.
Parking is ample if not abundant, and the visitor center is beautiful and clean. All in all a fantastic place to spend an afternoon.
Parking is ample if not abundant, and the visitor center is beautiful and clean. All in all a fantastic place to spend an afternoon.
Useful Links: Home Page
Categories : Fishing, Learning, Middletown, National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife Observation
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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Official Description (from location's homepage)
Named after one of the original chiefs of the Narragansett Indians, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island in the Town of Charlestown, Washington County.
Named after one of the original chiefs of the Narragansett Indians, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island in the Town of Charlestown, Washington County.
Useful Links: Home Page
Categories : Charlestown, Fishing, Learning, National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife Observation
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John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
Official Description (from location's homepage)
Located within the picturesque Narrow River on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, this Refuge is comparatively small in size, but big in protecting the unique features of this area. Exceptional viewing of the refuge can be had from the Sprague Bridge in Narragansett on Boston Neck Road, or on Middlebridge in Narragansett.
Located within the picturesque Narrow River on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, this Refuge is comparatively small in size, but big in protecting the unique features of this area. Exceptional viewing of the refuge can be had from the Sprague Bridge in Narragansett on Boston Neck Road, or on Middlebridge in Narragansett.
Useful Links: Home Page
Categories : Fishing, Learning, Narragansett, National Wildlife Refuge, South Kingstown, Wildlife Observation
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Block Island National Wildlife Refuge
Official Description (from location's homepage)
Located approximately 12 miles offshore on picturesque Block Island, this small refuge provides important habitat for wildlife, and a place for people to appreciate the natural environment of the island. The refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to it's current size of 127 acres today.
Located approximately 12 miles offshore on picturesque Block Island, this small refuge provides important habitat for wildlife, and a place for people to appreciate the natural environment of the island. The refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to it's current size of 127 acres today.
Useful Links: Home Page
Categories : Fishing, National Wildlife Refuge, New Shoreham, Wildlife Observation
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