rachel carson national wildlife refuge

Well laid out 20 minute walk through the Maine woods. Ocean views, rivers birds and quiet. What more could you want?

Well worth a leisurely stroll--plan on 90 minutes. Definitely one of the nicest things about Wells, ME. My strong advice

This wildlife refuge is just beautiful...great place to walk and take in all the wonderful aspects of the local nature...woods, water, and the birds. When we dine at the Maine Diner,which is not far away...weather permitting, we always take a right just after the diner and make the short drive to the Rachel Carson National Preserve. Perfect spot to relax, walk, and the photo opportunities just keep on coming. It encompasses over 5,000 acres of land and 50 miles of coastal areas. ..touching at least 5 Southern Maine towns. It was opened in 1966. This wonderful spot is so worth the trip...take the whole family...take a friend...take your binoculars and camera...I guarantee you will want to return many times. Plenty of easy parking. How lucky we are in Maine to have this beautiful natural resource.

Nice trails, rest rooms, activities and interpretive center. Good place to see a variety of salt marsh habitat, wildlife and nature at its best.

This is a nice pleasant, easy walk through the woods and along marshes. Experience a peaceful walk through nature with the contrast of woods, marshes and the ocean in the distance. A very nice experience.

I highly recommend this beach in the winter - it's not crowded and quite beautiful. Great rocks, sand and seagulls! A very peaceful place to be. Parking is close to the beach.

The RCNWR is one of the best one-mile round-trip strolls going. Boardwalks or flat pathways throughout, benches at strategic spots, and educational information about woods and estuaries to inform. We've seen kids in strollers and elders working their way around the loop on many occasions. Close to Wells and Route One but quiet as a nature preserve should be. Bring a camera or sit and take in the sights.

Love to walk the paths and look at local fauna and flora. If you are lucky you might see some wild animals. Lots of birds to watch.

This is a small refuge by national standards, but the interpretive trail (Rachel Carson Trail) is top notch. It explains the habitats of the refuge well without being to extensive and provides a very nice brief biographic perspective on Rachel Carson, one of the 20th centuries giants in conservation and environmental protection.This is a great stop for a short walk, and the trail is accessible to all.

Beautiful easy walk. Peaceful. Views of large birds, estuaries. Bring binoculars. This is easy to get to, and offers a variety of different paths.

If you get a chance to take a few hours out of your hectic lifestyle and just want to lose yourself in Mother Nature then this place is for you.Named after marine biologist and environmentalist Rachel Carson this refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The trail is an easy one mile loop with multiple areas to stop, sit and enjoy the flora and fauna. There are descriptive plaques along the way to inform you of what you're looking at. The views are stunning to say the least so bring along your camera for some beautiful photos. My wife said this area alone was worth the trip to Ogunquit.

take this 1.1 mile loop thru the woods and the estuary. the scenery changes every step and every day. good way to get some exercise and calm down.

We recently holidayed in Wells and we stayed very close. So close that we walked this refuge each day, and it was fascinating. We went at different times each day and walked the route in different directions. Saw interesting wildlife, but really was a beautiful walk with stunning views.

We were looking for a good place to stretch our legs after a long car ride and this was just the place. There is a nicely maintained trail that takes you to a number of viewing areas. We saw several birds and heard even more. The maps include descriptions of the marsh land, flora and fauna. Definitely a beautiful place to visit.

No bells and whistles here. Just a beautiful, quiet setting for a great easy walk. We were hoping to see more wildlife, but sometimes it's the time of day or other circumstances. Still, the colors were still vibrant and it was a peaceful place to be.