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Seal Watching: Family-friendly activity
Seal Watching at Rome Point, RI
Updated: Thursday, 23 Feb 2012, 12:54 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012, 11:14 AM EST
(WPRI) - Western Atlantic Harbor Seals come to the coasts of Rhode Island each and every winter.
One of the best places to see the seals is the John H. Chafee Nature Preserve at Rome Point, which is located on Route 1A (Boston Neck Road) about 3/4 of a mile north of where Route 138 crosses Boston Neck Road on the west side of the Narragansett Bay. There is a public access gravel parking area is located on the right side of the road about one mile north of the Route 138 intersection.
The walk to the seals takes about a half hour, and is perfectly suitable for children.
The best time to see the seals is an hour before low tide. Make sure to bundle up, wear comfortable sneakers, and bring binoculars or a small telescope. Be careful not to startle the seals, and turn your cellphone on vibrate, and keep conversation to a minimum.
For more information, check out: Rome Point Seals
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