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Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.","contacts":{"phone":"(401) 725-8638","email":"allison_horrocks@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Old Slater Mill Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Information Center at Old Slater Mill is operated seasonally. 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