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Posted in Rhode Island Attractions, Farms & Wildlife April 07, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

You’ll Love This One Awesome Activity In Rhode Island And It Won’t Cost You A Cent

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.

Stop by the Kettle Pond Visitor Center, which has interactive displays and aquariums.

The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Get an up-close view of the bird species here from the viewing tower.

Take a stroll along one of the four hiking trails here. The refuge offers more than four miles of hiking trails.

Find a quiet spot to sit and relax, and view wildlife. As many as 250 bird species are found here.

The Piping Plover is one bird species that is federally threatened. Keep your eyes open for this little guy during your visit.

You'll also see herons...

...Cormorants and many more bird species.

Mammals such as white tailed deer and cottontail also live here.

Is there anything cuter than a cottontail bunny?

Watch for butterflies, too. They're everywhere here!

You can easily spend an entire day at this beautiful wildlife refuge.

You can probably even pry the kids away from their video games for awhile.

Have you visited Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge? Tell us about your trip!

Ready to explore more of the Ocean State? Here are 11 free attractions in Rhode Island to get you started.

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Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.