National Wildlife Refuge

Officially located within Ninigret NWR, the Kettle Pond Visitor's Center is a real gem. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, two educational rooms (one for activities and another showcasing wildlife from the area) and a convenient gift shop make this a wonder place to begin exploring Ninigret. The trails leaving the visitor center are a pleasure to hike, and the wildlife was abundant. There are even binoculars, wildlife guides and checklists available free at the visitor center! All told a wonderful place to take the kids for a walk to learn about or just enjoy the outdoors.

Trustom Pond is one of the most enjoyable places we've found to visit. The trails are easy, the bird life abundant, and the views of the coastal pond very relaxing. There are a few benches on which to sit and enjoy the views, and even a pair of telescopes at one dock that you can use to get a better view of the birds on the pond. A great place for a walk or just to enjoy the views.

What a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the birds! The refuge is situated on a peninsula, with a large field in the middle ringed by a trail along the outer edge. The birds in the field are incredibly abundant, as were the different flowers and bushes. In addition there are multiple benches along the trail where you can sit and enjoy the view of the bay.

Parking is ample if not abundant, and the visitor center is beautiful and clean. All in all a fantastic place to spend an afternoon.

Official Description (from location's homepage)
Named after one of the original chiefs of the Narragansett Indians, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island in the Town of Charlestown, Washington County.

Official Description (from location's homepage)
Located within the picturesque Narrow River on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, this Refuge is comparatively small in size, but big in protecting the unique features of this area. Exceptional viewing of the refuge can be had from the Sprague Bridge in Narragansett on Boston Neck Road, or on Middlebridge in Narragansett.

Official Description (from location's homepage)
Located approximately 12 miles offshore on picturesque Block Island, this small refuge provides important habitat for wildlife, and a place for people to appreciate the natural environment of the island. The refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to it's current size of 127 acres today.