Anyone from Massachusetts will tell you that the best way to spend a day in the Bay State is to get out in nature. However, choosing the best spot based on the specific time of year can be tough. When you visit Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, it won't matter what the weather is like, because this natural oasis is perfect any time of year. This wildlife refuge spans across 3,850 acres in Sudbury and Concord along their massive rivers. No matter what corner of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge you choose to explore, there's endless wildlife viewing, nature hiking, and so much more to behold.

Welcome to Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge!

This massive wildlife refuge spans throughout 3,850 of beautiful land within Sudbury and Concord.

Step into this natural oasis for incredible hiking, wildlife viewing, plant identifying, and so much more along 12 miles of the Sudbury and Concord rivers.

More than 80 percent of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is made up of wetlands, making for insanely gorgeous nature views any time of year.

While many natural spots in Massachusetts can be dead at certain times of year, this refuge is bursting with wildlife all year long.

Throughout Great Meadows' hiking trails, you'll find incredible native plants, unforgettable bird watching, and even gorgeous flowers in the springtime.

These freshwater wetlands bring a new, gorgeous view with every season, so you'll want to visit time and time again.

The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset. Be sure to leave the area as you found it, as this is protected land and home to much wildlife.

It's easy to see that Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury and Concord is the best wildlife refuge in Massachusetts, and there's never a bad time to visit!

For more information to help you plan your visit to the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, you can visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website right here.

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