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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
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769 Sachuest Point Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-5511
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-5511
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5 reviews for Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Sachuest Point is a fabulous spot - beautiful - off the beaten path - worthy of the small extra effort to get there. Of course....with the good comes the bad, NO Dogs allowed. But...BIRDS are allowed and there are a plenty there.......all shapes and sizes too. There are nice running paths too, but why anyone would want to run w/o their dog, well that's just crazy talk.
Also, the Norman Bird Sanctuary is nearby - another birding hotspot.
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Nice, easily-accessible and child-friendly paths hug the coast of Sachuest Point. Many different options for distance, we did the whole shebang and I'd guess it to be about two miles. Goes quick with the scenery of beautiful coastline and Sakkonet across the water.
BE CAREFUL! Between four of us we found three ticks on us after leaving, one of which was feasting on my girl's BLOOD. They're deer ticks too, the ones that can carry lyme disease, so I'd recommend you read up on them before you go. I think you're safe if you stick to the main path since it's wide and open, but the second you venture off on one of the side paths that access the coastline and walk past some brush...beware!
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For those of you with a need to commune with nature, this is the proletariat alternative to the outstanding nearby Norman Bird Sanctuary, but offers much, much more.
Most touristas reach the beach -- 2nd that is, though its first rate on Acquidneck Island -- but I'm wondering how many take the time to go all the way..out to this refuge.
I've got plenty of fond memories--XC skiing the trails in knee-deep powder while surf pounded during a blizzard of '96--hopping along the rocks with kids in all four seasons, searching for lobster bouys--teasing the breakers from as far out on the tidepool rocks as you dare to go--I'll add more to be sure.
But the key note to this gem is knowing that the US Navy gave up this prime real estate, cleaned it up rather well, then let Dept of Interior build a first rate nature/info center with our tax dollars. (And if you're ever stranded and have got to go with the porcelain, then you'll find here's the plumbed waystation you seek.)
The staff are knowledgeable, good stewards, and have not failed to please. The variety of flora and fauna are outstanding--both terrestrial and marine. The mosquitoes can be a bit daunting around the dusk hours.
Lots of tourists seem to end east end of their Newport trip at Cliff Walk. But there's something more beyond east from Cliff Walk. That is this spot. Last girlfriend was a tree hugging bitch. Hence I was dragged into every possible nature appreciation events and/or places. And this was one of them.
Although I am not hiking enthusiast or bird lover, I really love this place. It's quite, nice ocean breeze, beautiful scenery, etc. You won't find very many people here so that you can enjoy peace and quite. Even if you are not knowledgeable about birds, there are some info on the board from point to point.
If you were in a hurry, I would recommend ocean trail of southern half of peninsular. I think it takes 30-45min to go around.
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Had such a nice time walking around this beautiful nature area.Beautiful water views on the trails ..great place to take a nice walk , heard and saw lots of birds, and spotted a few deer even too. Came home and found a tick on my ear though!! Kind of creeped me out but still worth a visit. Go there and take it all in!!!