Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI

Emilie Rueker Wildlife Refuge

8/10 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊Mommy Approved Smiling Faces

116 Seapowet Ave.

Tiverton, RI 02878

https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/emilie-ruecker-wildlife-refuge.html

Emilie Rueker Wildlife Refuge was perfect for my crew. It offered the kids nature trails with vernal pools for frog hunting and untouched marshlands perfect for finding insane amounts of crabs πŸ¦€ which my kids adore. Check out the video below showing the amount of crabs we ran into here!

I really loved the calm, picturesque views on the water from the coast with the tall grasses gently waving back and forth in the wind.Β  ahhhh -peace!

Another highlight here was the informative billboard labeling the flora and fauna in the area. It made for a great Ispy game with the kids.Β  We immediately used it to start identifying all the animals we saw nearby.

If your kids love both frogs and crabs and you love the relaxation that the coast offers, don’t miss a visit to this serine, coastal hike.

Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
Check out the frog we found in the vernal pool here. He was sitting just beyond our reach-of course!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
Check out this fiddler crab, do you see his giant claw?
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
The trails here were easy to navigate and walk-perfect for kids that like to lead the way and run!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
another frog just out of reach, I swear they were teasing us this day!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
just beautiful-sky, grass water!

 

Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
love posted maps with a “you are here” marking for easy navigation!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
this is the mural with a legend I was referring to, I didn’t expect to see it and it came in handy!-sorry it has Plexiglas over it so its not the best of photos
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
snowy egrets the mural tells us!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
such a fun trail for the kids here
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
how cute is this little bridge with the benches for sitting on. My kids found their first crab by the bridge
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
it was buggy here so we broke out our bug net and these two decided to share it-this is how that went-lol!
Emilie Ruecker with kids in Tiverton RI
it really doesn’t look like much from the road but check it out, its fabulous



The Skinny:

  • Weather : Visit on a great day for being outdoors and active
  • Parking and Admissions :Β  There is a fairly big lot I would say it fits 12-15 cars but we have never really seen it busy here.Β  It is FREE to park and explore here.
  • Location : 1.6 miles of easy trails through marshland and woods offering beautiful coastal views of the Sakonnet River.
  • Hours : Sunrise to sunset daily
  • Duration :Β  We spent an hour and a half here.Β  We stayed at the vernal pool and by the marsh to try to touch all the little creatures we found
  • Tips and Recommendations : We definitely saw our share of ticks and mosquitos here so wear bug spray and have socks tucked over your pants as well and long sleeves to avoid any trouble with them.

Jewel Approved: πŸ‘πŸΌ

Jamison Approved: πŸ‘πŸΌ

When you are in Tiverton, some other locations to visit are West Place Animal Sanctuary, Fort Barton and Weetamoo Woods.

 

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