Great Swamp Management Area, West Kingston, RI
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This flat, 5-mile trail is inhabited by diverse wildlife such as the prothonotary warbler, a unique yellow-and-gray bird. At 3,350 acres, it’s the largest swamp in New England.
Level: Easy | Distance from Boston: 78 miles
West Kingston, RI, 401-789-0281, website.

Photo by Peter Rintels on Flickr/Creative Commons
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