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The Rhode Island Wildlife Refuge Worth Driving Across The State To Explore

By Beth Price-Williams | Updated on April 26, 2024 (Originally published August 15, 2023)

Unlike some states where driving from one side to the other can take hours, Rhode Island’s small enough that we can get wherever we want pretty quickly. That means we can head out on an adventure on the other side of the state and sleep snuggly in our own bed at night. For a chill adventure that will help you reconnect with nature, head to Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge.

Spend some time breathing in the fresh air and reconnecting with nature at Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island.

Although it's rather compact at just 40 acres, the wildlife refuge promises an abundance of natural beauty, from wildflowers to a waterfall.

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The best way to get acquainted with this natural attraction is to head out on the single hiking trail. While it's kid-friendly, dogs aren't allowed on the trail or at this Rhode Island wildlife refuge.

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Don't worry, though, because you'll have plenty of opportunities to see local wildlife - beavers, otters, and foxes, for example.

Turn your eyes to the sky, too, because you'll likely spot a variety of birds, among them Baltimore orioles and yellow warblers. You might even see a duck or two on the ground at Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge.

The lone hiking trail is just over a half mile. It's short, sweet, and generally pretty quiet. You likely won't run into other adventurers on the path.

While it's an easy trail, keep an eye out for downed trees and roots jutting out of the ground.

After a leisurely hike at Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island, consider going kayaking or canoeing on the Hunt River for unique views of the area.

Have you been to the Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge? Do you have any other favorite Rhode Island wildlife refuges? Let us know in the comments!

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Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge, Davisville Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, USA