Appreciating warm temperatures and sunshine, we recently explored the George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge. 

Parker Woodland stretches over 860 acres, and features a dense forest with lots of ledges and boulders. 

The many brooks and streams were loud and rapid due to lots of precipitation the week prior to our hike. 

But, if you want to appreciate these views, stop and step aside — and don’t forget to bring binoculars!

Every path we traversed (we tried the Yellow, Blue and Orange) required acute awareness as they had the added challenge of rocks, gravel and roots.

This terrain has a lot of character and history!

Many of the paths were created by carriages during the Revolutionary War.

You can also learn about the cairns.

There must be dozens there.

(There are detailed signs explaining what they are.) 

Find the Audubon George Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge at 1670 Maple Valley Road in Coventry, RI.

About The Author

Christina is a life long Rhode Islander who has been dedicated to mission-driven human services work. A mother of two, she recycles, composts, and runs her household with solar energy. An animal lover and a world traveler, this bon vivant has jumped out of a plane, bungee jumped (twice!), run over the Newport Bridge, swum across Narragansett Bay, and also penguin plunged.