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    Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge - Interesting stuff washes up on this beach sometimes. I found horseshoe crabs, bones, dead birds.

    Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    A really nice quiet spot. Amazing sunsets here, when you first enter its farmland so it's open and…read moreexpansive. Then you walk along a forest trail, that eventually opens up to the Bay with tides. It's very quiet here. There's a good amount of parking, probably like for 8-9 cars. I've seen deer, turkey, flocks of geese, rabbits lots of wildlife. Dogs aren't allowed because it's a protected area. One of my favorite places to go.

    At over 70 acres, this wildlife refuge is situated on a parcel of land that comprises Barrington's…read morehistoric Nockum Hill. A beautiful outdoor space any time of the year; there are a number of trails to peruse this mix of coastal wetland filled with marshes, fields, forest, and farmland. There is a small parking area on George Street just as the road starts to curve. A small sign marks the entrance to the first trailhead. Named for a Barrington native and prominent naturalist, the trails here meander through the various landscape. A couple off-shoots give you access to areas like a small boardwalk area that extends into the upper marshlands. Several of the fields have birdhouses erected that attract all kinds of species. I believe I caught a couple views of some bluebirds during my time here. And geese. So many geese. Another trail delivers you to the sandy shores of the Hundred Acre Cove. Really beautiful in January when I visited, all iced over. This beach is a nesting area for the diamondback terrapin. There is a park bench on this shoreline to soak in the views. Of note, there is a seemingly out of place pistol range on site for the Barrington Police which is very well-marked for safety. All-in-all, a pleasant place to get outside.

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    Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge - Sunsets at the entrance are especially good.

    Sunsets at the entrance are especially good.

    Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge - Bitter day this was but seeing the bay frozen was worth it.

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    Bitter day this was but seeing the bay frozen was worth it.

    Open Doors

    Open Doors

    3.7(71 reviews)
    31.8 mi
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    I've been coming to this shop for years and absolutely love it! They have a great selection of…read morecrystals and just about everything spiritual, all at really reasonable prices. They also offer all kinds of readings, and every one I've had has been incredibly accurate I always felt a genuine connection with the reader. On top of that, they have a wide variety of classes, so there's always something new to explore. Definitely one of my favorite spiritual shops! Staff at the front are always informative and friendly as well.

    I have visited Open Doors in Braintree mass on many occasions when I feel like I second-guess…read moremyself on my own intuition on my own healing, bright light. And I never leave there without feeling satisfied with my readings. And the very last time I was there, she explained to me that not only was a healer, in a sense I could help other people more. She inspired me. I bought my first two sets of tarot cards. I bought a beautiful Wind-chime that I leave on my deck it hangs over my deck gardens. And I also I'm looking forward to taking some Reiki classes here . I'm sure many other classes I'll be interested into. I've also purchased several different stones that I carry with me in my pocketbook to protect me while I'm driving. I also put stones inside my zipped pillowcase to help me sleep and stay protected from darkness.. My favorite thing are my Sage and my cleansing candles alongside my protection spray that she recommended that smells wonderful and alongside my spirit guides protecting me, I do feel like the spray helps.. Every time I walk into Open Doors , I'm greeted with such welcoming individuals. You feel like you're home. They're right there to share stories or help you find what you need. I'm looking forward to going back whenever I can. Thank you so much Open Doors sincerely, Jenny Folco.

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