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    Overlook at the end of Osprey Trail
    S Nicole M.

    This lovely treasure is probably one of South County's best retreats. Late summer, fall and winter provides an opportunity you enjoy the trails without the pressing tourist crowd with the added treat of seeing an array of migratory birds that take a rest in the shelter of the salt pond. I prefer the osprey point trail. It's a fairly even two mile rolling trail through fields and wooded paths that reveals an amazing overlook. The trails are well maintained but not handicap accessible. There are some roots and ruts that might make a standard child stroller a little tricky but manageable. It was one of my faves when the kids were small and riding in a large wheel jogging stroller. This spot is not bike or dog friendly as there are many signs posted indicating such. It is breathtaking and peaceful. A perfect escape!

    Frank W.

    We often frequented this NWR when we were active birders, but have not visited in recent years so it was nice to return to this hidden gem. We took the trail to Osprey Point through the woods and fields to enjoy the scenic view from the platform of the last undeveloped salt pond in the state.

    Michael P.

    Wow, what an amazing find. It is just a short 15min bike ride from our house and it is well worth the ride! There is plenty of spots to park or to lock up your bikes. Once on the trail there are a few paths to take so we just continued walking in the direction we were headed knowing that we will be back soon to check out the other side. The path is easy to walk, shaded for the most part and absolutely gorgeous as you are surrounded by lush greenery, chipmunks and all sorts of nature. The real gem is the reward at the end. Beautiful waterfront views. Perfect for photos, or just taking it all in. A great spot to explore on your own or with the whole family.

    Gorgeous views. Such a peaceful place to enjoy some fresh air.
    Elise K.

    Gorgeous , peaceful, amazing place for an easy nature walk. Took a walk here in mid-September... Love the man-made observation decks and benches along the way to stop and relax for a few minutes and take it all in. We saw multiple deer hiding out in the trees & totally enjoyed the water views and frog-watching as they stealthily hopped between lily-pads. There's an information house at the parking lot and a park ranger (is that what he'd be called) gave us a map and was there to answer any questions that we had. We spent a couple hours and really enjoyed the fresh air and serenity here. Wish there were more places like this around !

    Brian S.

    A place for the birds Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge is a 800 acre conservation area that is home to over 300 species of birds as well as lots of other critters. Not only is no hunting allowed but the pond is the only undeveloped salt pond in the entire state. That means no houses can be built on this coastal barrier and you can't even launch a kayak or canoe on the pond. Totally pristine, only the animals have access to the area and the people have to stay on the trails. At one time the land was a sheep farm and remains of old fences, stone walls, water pumps, spooky old trees and an old windmill can be seen. Only about 3 or 4 miles or trails but many observing platforms and cool places to watch the ospreys, swans, ducks and other feathery creatures. We've even seen bald eagles swooping over the pond and beach on several occasions. A little natural center is located by the parking lot with displays, photos and lists, times and dates of the animals that have been spotted. Kind of cool to add your own observations and see if you can come up with anything new. The people working there are extremely knowledgeable and will answer questions, explain the history or give information about the area. Not the place to go if you want a vigorous hike. This is a gentle woods that asks for and gives back peace and quietude. A place to thread carefully, walk slowly, keep your mouth shut and ears and eyes open.

    Me and my family at the Otter Point observation deck. Don't be fooled by the name, ospreys nest here!

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    A beautiful spot to enjoy the natural world. Lots of birds, turtles, pretty sites. Easy walk.

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    9 years ago

    What a gorgeous treasure! It's a great place to visit for the pure enjoyment of being surrounded by nature.

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    Great for a nice walk and views of the water. Used to go on Sunday mornings all the time and it was an amazing start to the day

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    South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Park/Trail - Quiet stream near the Sculpture trail

    South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Park/Trail

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This Sculpture park is a unique and hidden gem located on Green Hill Beach rd on the border of…read moreSouth Kingstown and Charlestown. There are 23 sculptures nestled amongst the trees and trails. Bring bug spray during peak season. Even though the walk is short, there is quite a bit of vegetation and amazing art on display. My favorite was the HUGE bull as you first walk in. This thing is massive and a fun way to enter the park. More info: The South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Trail is a short .4 mile walk that mingles nature with art. Enter the trail at the midpoint and notice the large map indicating the location of each sculpture. Walkers may turn right or left to explore the 3 acres of easy trails and diverse sculptures. Look for dream catchers and crystals, poetry boxes and a giant red cow. The Sculpture Trail is a great place for a slow walk through the woods or a visit with children who will love to find each sculpture. Be sure to stop at the final sculptures and turn around, as the property and trails come very close to private property.

    A truly different experience from the exemplary SKLT, the Sculpture Trail is whimsical and charming…read morewhile taking full advantage of the natural beauty inherent. Kudos to those who made this possible and the artists who contributed their work! If visiting in the fall, the brilliant foliage colors and drifting leaves complement the artworks nicely. My only quibble is that I wish there were informational tags attached to the sculptures so that you knew what the piece was called and the artist (apparently, there's supposed to be an informational placard at the trail entrance, but this was missing at the time of our visit; the SKLT trail map brochure, however, does list the pieces' name/artist, but we didn't have one on us). Upon entrance to the trail, you are greeted by a massive bull made from, of course, a barbeque grill ("Sir Loin Barbeque Bull" by Sean Harrington) - and from there, you're off to follow the meandering trails to discovery. There's also a Fairy Village for visitors to build their own fairy houses, so would also be a fun place for the kids.

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    South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Park/Trail - Brilliant foliage complements the sculptures

    Brilliant foliage complements the sculptures

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    South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Park/Trail - Satellite Windmill by Anker West

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    Little Dipper Farm

    Little Dipper Farm

    5.0(6 reviews)
    35.9 mi

    Beautiful venue and great food and drink! I have visited Little Dipper Farm for several of the…read moreField & Feast events from the incomparable team at Stone Row KB out of Willimantic. The space pays homage to the previous business Golden Lamb while adding new flair! From an afternoon tea in the Fall to a Summer celebration; the farm features the idyllic countryside of Eastern CT and rustic chic interior perfect for a special event. The signature locally-sourced small plates and cocktails from Stone Row crew have been excellent, and make the meal more of an evolving experience. Thanks for a lovely time!

    Unreal. Every dish was more incredible than the last. This was the juiciest pork I had ever had in…read moremy life! The flavors of each course were masterful. Lobster ravioli and lavash with homemade butter are to die for. Coming from Boston, this was worth the trip, I can see this rustic, farm to table culinary EXPERIENCE being the next French Laundry. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are and the passion that the chef and staff have for their craft. Not to mention, the property is breathtaking. It is peaceful farm with a stunning lookout point and lake behind the restaurant. Overall decor is ultra authentic and sourced directly from the chef and staff, or part of the history of the farm. Each dish and each part of the restaurant seems to have a unique story behind it. I would drive the 1.5 hours from Boston, or farther anytime to experience this again!! Shout out to Crystal for taking great care of us and sharing fascinating tidbits about the history of the farm, the food, and how it's made!

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    Little Dipper Farm - Artifact of ice saw handle found on property preserved by member S.H.

    Artifact of ice saw handle found on property preserved by member S.H.

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    Long Pond Nature Area - Long Pond

    Long Pond Nature Area

    4.9(9 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    So if you've ever seen the Wes Anderson movie "Moonrise Kingdom" - and you've hiked this trail to…read moreLong Pond - you'll recognize the scenery around the pond from the top of a massive glacial boulder. Regardless of its Hollywood connections (and my hats off to the camera crew and actors for getting up there!), this is quite the hiking area, though not for the faint-hearted. It does involve a bit of clambering up and down boulders, so be sure to bring a stout set of hiking boots or shoes ... and I'd recommend long pants to deal with the rocks and branches as you're more than likely to be finding yourself scooching down them on your butt at some points. (Yours truly wore only cross-trainers and boy did I regret it: I could not get any traction to summit that huge glacial formation and had to settle vicariously for the distant oohs and ahhs of wonderment from my wife and daughter). We started at the North Road trailhead for the main Narragansett Trail which is marked by yellow blazes but be aware (or beware?) that the turn-off to this spectacular view of the pond - while marked by a big red arrow on a rock - is an unmarked trail, so be sure to take mental pictures of the turns and forks so you don't get lost on the way back. But it sure is worth making this deviation! The main trial can be quite the hike and the opposite direction will take you into Connecticut if you so wish. There is supposed to be another unmarked trail opposite the one going to Long Pond which will take you to Ell Pond, but we weren't able to find the entrance to that trail from the main one - we're guessing probably because it's less traveled and maintained. In addition to Long pond, we were impressed by the large amount of rhododendrons in the forest - we promised ourselves to visit in the spring when they'd be blossoming as that must be a sight to see. This Narragansett Trail area is definitely worth repeat visits! Please note that there are no privys or running water at the trailhead - and parking areas are sparse.

    The Long Pond-Ell Pond Nature Area is a spectacular location to stretch your legs and take in some…read morefantastic views of rural Rhode Island. As an avid hiker in the White Mountains of New Hampshire... it was wonderful to find beauty in one's own backyard. It was a crisp Saturday afternoon that I found myself driving down a dirt road in Hopkinton to the Long Pond trailhead. The drive down North Road (aka Old Rockville Road) itself was even enjoyable. The narrow dirt road meandered through branches, heavy with yellowed leaves until the obvious intersection of a couple of cars with several pull offs. There is room for 2 cars at this trailhead, with a pull off for another 2 just before the small parking area. The trail is well-marked with yellow blazes on the trees. Be mindful of who is participating in this hike... it isn't quite simply a leisurely walk in the woods. There are many rock scrambles, some elevation gain, and quite a bit of maneuvering to go to and fro. As you head down the trail from the parking area I mentioned, you reach a crossroads of sorts. If you turn left you hike a short ways until you reach a very large rock formation. At the top is wonderful outlook onto Long Pond. It is a great place to lunch. If you turn right you head toward views of Ell Pond (I didn't go this way on my trip). If you head "straight" which is actually kind of towards the right as well you descend into a forested valley and towards other adventures in the area. The hike to this crossroads is quite manageable and a quick trip. The beauty of this area is that you can make your hike as long or as short as you'd like. It is not a loop so you can decide to turn back at any point and be quite aware of how far and long it will take you. Great in any season I am sure... Fall was perfect. Wish I had gone when there was a bit more foliage to look at but stunning none-the-less. Quiet, serene, a joy to visit. I will most certainly visit this area again and traverse more of its trails. Be sure to wear your blaze orange during hunting season, September to February generally. I'm not sure how much hunting is allowed in this area but I'd rather be safe than sorry!

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    Long Pond Nature Area - Perfect lunch spot with a view!

    Perfect lunch spot with a view!

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    Long Pond Nature Area - Long Pond

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    Rodman's Hollow- Block Island

    Rodman's Hollow- Block Island

    4.6(5 reviews)
    15.4 mi

    This is one of those places I wish I could give more than 5 stars to. It's that's beautiful…read more Rodman's Hollow is indeed a hollow, sort of a big hole in the landscape. It's a bit under 50 acres and is crossed with hiking trails. 50 acres might not sound like much but since the trails go up and down and all around you can spend hours exploring this place. The Hollow was formed during the last period of glaciation, about 20,000 years ago and is the only know habitat of a small vole like creature. Don't plan on actually seeing the beast because they are reported to be extremely shy, but I have seen very small trails in the grass that might be made by the voles. Unfortunately besides the voles Rodman's Hollow is also home to an enormous amount of ticks. If you do go hiking make sure you take a bath in tick repellent or you might be taking home more than just fond memories. Rodman's Hollow is a relatively short bike ride from the center of town and only a few miles from Southeast Lighthouse. It's a incredible beautiful part of Block Island that unfortunately few people take the time to visit.

    BI has done an outstanding job of preserving their green-space. Unfortunately they've done a…read moremiserable job of providing maps of any kind, most significantly lacking in trail maps. Rodman's Hollow is gorgeous and can keep you meandering for an afternoon. If you're an average hiker, or really anyone in good health, the BI trails will not be too challenging and they're full of gorgeous rewards. If you're not up for a long hike or any moderately challenging inclines, you may find yourself facing more of a hike than you'd hoped for since getting information about trails is the only downside to BI hiking.

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    Rodman's Hollow- Block Island - Rodman's hollow

    Rodman's hollow

    Rodman's Hollow- Block Island
    Rodman's Hollow- Block Island - Photo by Anna K.

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