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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge – Coastal Beauty Near Wells, Maine

A Coastal Sanctuary by Wells

The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 50 miles of southern Maine’s coast, including the Wells division at 321 Port Road, Wells, ME 04090. Established in 1966 to protect salt marshes and estuaries vital to migratory birds, the refuge spans across 11 divisions from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth, covering over 9,125 acres of tidal wetlands, dunes, forests, and mudflats.

For more information, visit their website.

Honoring Rachel Carson’s Legacy

Named for renowned oceanographer and conservationist Rachel Carson in 1969, the refuge honors her groundbreaking work—especially her book Silent Spring—which spurred the modern environmental movement. Managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and supported by the Friends group (founded 1987), the refuge protects habitats for species like piping plovers, sharp-tailed sparrows, bald eagles, and rare migratory birds.

What You Can Experience

Carson Trail in Wells

  • A one-mile accessible loop along marsh and woodland, with numbered interpretive signs.
  • Spot wildlife such as herons, ducks, warblers, and sometimes seals near the Webhannet River.
  • Open sunrise to sunset, with parking, restrooms, benches, and trail brochures at the trailhead.

Other Refuge Divisions

  • Explore trails in Kittery, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, and more.
  • Habitat includes dunes, salt marsh, estuaries, freshwater bogs, and upland forests—a unique mix of coastal and boreal ecosystems.

Plan Your Visit

  • Address: 321 Port Road, Wells, ME 04090
  • Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset; visitor station open weekdays, limited weekend hours in summer
  • Admission: Free; all trails open access
  • Nearby Attractions: Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm Farm – seven miles of landscape walking trails.

Plan your visit to Wells Reserve at Laudholm for a serene natural escape.

Keep Your Home Safe with Chimney Sweep in Wells, ME

After exploring these coastal trails, return home with confidence. With expert chimney sweep in Wells, ME, Frechette Chimney Sweeping offers NFI and CSIA-certified chimney sweeping and inspections. Our services remove soot and creosote buildup, preventing chimney fires and improving heating efficiency. We also address repairs to keep your chimney and fireplace in top condition—especially important before Maine winters arrive.

Ensure your home is safe and warm—schedule your chimney sweep today.
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Driving Directions: Rachel Carson NWR → Frechette Chimney Sweeping

  • Start: 321 Port Road, Wells, ME 04090
  • End: 1550 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
  1. Head south on Port Road toward Route 1/Main St.
  2. Turn left onto Route 1 S / US‑1 S toward Sanford.
  3. Merge onto I‑95 S / Maine Turnpike via ramp.
  4. Take Exit 19 for US‑1 South / Sanford.
  5. Continue on US‑1 S / Main St for ~1 mile.
  6. Arrive at 1550 Main Street on your right—frechette Chimney Sweeping headquarters.

Estimated drive time: ~30 minutes (depends on traffic).

Experience the beauty and ecology of the Rachel Carson Refuge, and then protect your home with expert chimney sweeping—keeping your Maine season safe and warm.

 

Frechette Chimney Sweeping
1550 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 608-0564