7 Rhode Island Natural Wonders You Need To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List For 2020
We all know that 2020 hasn’t exactly gone as planned, and many of us are looking at our travel bucket lists and laughing (or crying). That being said, our beautiful state is slowly starting to open back up for local adventures, and there’s still plenty of time to experience many of Rhode Island’s top natural wonders. Here are seven spots we recommend checking out before the year ends (or anytime you can).
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Block Island is a bit of a natural wonder in itself, is it not? However, the large clay cliffs that make up the Mohegan Bluffs are especially splendid, and every Rhode Islander should see them.
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Beavertail State Park consists of 150 acres of rocky cliffs, ocean views, and an iconic lighthouse. It's everything we love about Rhode Island wrapped up in one park package.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary is truly an underrated treasure. Not only is this a fantastic place to go bird watching, it's also a perfect place to enjoy a nice, peaceful nature walk.
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This just might be Rhode Island's most beautiful park, if you take into consideration all of the beautiful beaches, beautiful hikes, and lush greenery perfect for enjoying picnic lunches.
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This gorgeous wildlife refuge spans the shores of Ninigret Pond. The salt marshes, kettle ponds, and freshwater wetlands are simply magical, not to mention the 250 species of birds that call it home.
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Lincoln Woods State Park spans 627 acres, each one more breathtaking than the last. If you've never been, you owe it to yourself to go, especially in the autumn.
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It doesn't matter how often you go to the Newport Cliff Walk. It takes your breath away every time, and we wouldn't want it any other way.
Which of these stunning Rhode Island natural wonders will you see first?
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Featured Addresses
Cliff Walk, Newport, RI, USA
Mohegan Bluffs, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
Lincoln Woods State Park, Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI, USA
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
Goddard Memorial State Park Beach, Warwick, RI 02818, USA
Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Beavertail State Park, Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, USA