“Established under the will of Mabel Norman Cerio in 1950, the
Norman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved
open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge encompassing over
300 acres and 7 miles of trails that wind through a diversity of
habitats. Nearly 30 acres are maintained as hay fields. Woodlands
are the most prominent plant community and four ridges provide
spectacular views of the surrounding ocean and ponds. Visitors
check in at the visitor center in our 19th century barn. The
Sanctuary's barn also offers educational trailside exhibits and a
gift shop for browsing. The Sanctuary has quite an interesting
history from Native American to modern times.” – From the
Norman Bird Sanctuary
website.
The NBS is located at 538 Third Beach Road, Middletown RI. Park
in the gravel lot, and check in at the office. There is a $4.00
Trail Fee for non-members. Visit their website for detailed
directions. A trail map
is available for download at the site as well. Hours are 9am – 5pm
daily.
This is our first try at hiding a cache – hopefully everyone
will enjoy the walk through this wonderful area. There is plenty to
see and explore, so take your time, and enjoy yourself. Make sure
you get out to Hanging Rock for terrific views. Sunscreen and bug
spray are musts in season.
This is a traditional cache – it is a medium sized plastic
container with a blue lid (3 quart size). Please sign the logbook,
and post any pictures you’ve taken here on the website. The cache
is a few steps off the path to the east (any more and you are in
the wrong place) with no impact to the habitat. It is located
behind the big rock. The coordinates get you to the point on the
trail next to the cache.
Lots of goodies to start, including the Official BBWolf+3Pigs
“First To Find” Trophy, and the big bad wolf and the three little
pigs!
Enjoy – The Big Bad Wolf + 3 Pigs
Access to this cache is from the Norman Bird Sanctuary trail
head, and only from 9am-5pm! Any other access is discouraged, and
takes you over private property.