They say that the best things in life are free…and in some cases, we definitely have to agree. Here’s an activity that’s fun for the whole family, and it’s absolutely free. Pack yourself a picnic and plan to spend all day at this beautiful spot.
The Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful, quiet place that’s home to many birds and animals.
Introspectionx/TripAdvisor The refuge was established in 1970 and encompasses 858 acres of upland and wetland habitat.
Stop by the Kettle Pond Visitor Center, which has interactive displays and aquariums.
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The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Get an up-close view of the bird species here from the viewing tower.
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Take a stroll along one of the four hiking trails here. The refuge offers more than four miles of hiking trails.
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Find a quiet spot to sit and relax, and view wildlife. As many as 250 bird species are found here.
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The Piping Plover is one bird species that is federally threatened. Keep your eyes open for this little guy during your visit.
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You’ll also see herons…
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…Cormorants and many more bird species.
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Mammals such as white tailed deer and cottontail also live here.
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Is there anything cuter than a cottontail bunny?
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Watch for butterflies, too. They’re everywhere here!
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You can easily spend an entire day at this beautiful wildlife refuge.
Eric S./TripAdvisor And the best part? It’s totally free!
You can probably even pry the kids away from their video games for awhile.
Kettle Pond Visitor Center/Facebook You’ll find the Ningret National Wildlife Refuge at 50 Bend Road in Charlestown.
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The refuge was established in 1970 and encompasses 858 acres of upland and wetland habitat.
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Click here for a trail map.
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And the best part? It’s totally free!
You’ll find the Ningret National Wildlife Refuge at 50 Bend Road in Charlestown.
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