Exploring Rhode Island, even places we’ve been many times, usually means discovering something new. Whether you love nature or are just craving a picturesque hike, you’ll find both at this one-of-a-kind park in Rhode Island. You’ll be treated to gorgeous views as you stroll over picturesque bridges, past stunning streams and ponds, and by a tumbling cascade.
A stroll along a picturesque path at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter promises an abundance of natural beauty and maybe even a few surprises.
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Follow the easy trail, which tallies just three miles, of the same name to get to know this breathtaking natural area.
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It’s home to a variety of natural habitats, from a beech forest to cedar swamp, and you’ll cross over several fairy tale footbridges on your journey.
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Lush green will surround you as you pass majestic white pine trees, home to a variety of birds - owls, woodpeckers, and hooded warblers.
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With its streams and kettle ponds, the natural area offers plenty of peace and quiet. Keep an eye out for ducks, beaver, deer, and frogs, too. You’ll know spring is around the corner when you hear the spring peepers.
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Stop on one of the bridges to snap photos of the breathtaking waterfall.
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You’ll even pass an historic cemetery. Don’t forget your camera for this adventure.
All Trails/Katrina Horner Dogs aren’t permitted in the wildlife refuge, so keep that in mind when making plans to visit.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge welcomes visitors all year around. Stunning snowy scenes pair perfectly with such fun activities as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
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Learn more on the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge website.
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Have you been to this park in Rhode Island? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you’ve not been to the smallest park in Rhode Island lately, you might want to plan a visit soon.
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Dogs aren’t permitted in the wildlife refuge, so keep that in mind when making plans to visit.
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Address: Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge - Parking, 99 Pardon Joslin Rd, Exeter, RI 02822, USA
