Best places: Wildlife refuges in North Kingstown, United States

Park & refuge including a visitor center, viewing platforms & more than 2.5 miles of nature trails.

👍👍 Amazing experience throughout this wildlife refuge. Beautifully designed and well kept trails. Saw warblers, pair of deer, heron, geese, ducks and so many other birds. Highly recommend if you're looking to experience some fall migration birds too. 🦌

This 900-acre wildlife refuge on the shore of Ninigret Pond features wetlands, forest & birds.

Established to protect wintering black ducks, this 550-acre open space offers kayaking & fishing.

Picturesque refuge known for its abundant wildlife & lush walking trails in a coastal setting.

👍👍 Great spot for a leisurely walk through the woods and along the shoreline on the east shore of the Sakonnet River. Beautiful views of Woodlands, clearings, marshes, inlets, and the river. It's easy to find and get to. The entrance and parking lot are well marked. They are on the west side of Main R...

👍👍 Beautiful trails and lots of different bird species...even during winter! Trail maps available on site and beaver sightings. We love it here!!

👍👍 We went on the short hike from PKG lot 1. Took a right, stayed in blue trail. It was wonderful to hear and see the birds and to get some exercise. Just about 3 miles, some good inclines and declines. A solid intermediate hike. Bring water and bug spray and possibly a pair of pruners. There are parts...

👍👍 Update Summer 2023 - still a great place to spend several hours and don't forget to walk to the end of the boardwalk to see the bay and the Osprey nests! This is a multifaceted nature center where you can spend an entire day, or just take time for a beautiful walk down to the bay. The Nature center...

👍👍 We walked through Simmons Pond today, the caretakers and volunteers do an amazing job of maintaining a beautiful and educational environment. The trails are nicely kept and the many displays are fun and enlighting. There are plenty of benches to rest and dog shovels to keep everything clean. Great j...

👍👍 This review is for the Frosty Drew Observatory - Brought the kids for a night that was "out of this world"! The observatory itself is smaller than I expected, but it's amazing. The smaller space is actually a benefit because it's more personal, and everyone can get a turn. Walk in and within a...

👍👍 My hometown, i grew up nearby. Tons of historic stories about this area. Ive found many antique bottles and metal off the trails where a small community once existed. The Davis' who established this area are also buried in a historic cemetary on the premises. Check it out, hike and do some research!...

😐 Hidden gem in South county. Trail Head behind the basketball court. Short hike to a granite outcropping overlooking The narrow river basin. Some scrambling up a steep incline might deter some folks. Take a right at the first fork, a left at the second.