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Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve

53 Reviews

#4 of 5 things to do in New Harbor

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Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bodies of Water, Nature & Parks

Off Route 32, New Harbor, ME

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“Historical site of Rachel Carson's study of wetlands and saltponds.”

A lovely area with views of the ocean and local villages. Several restaurants and shops nearby... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Ladmills

Easton, Maryland

“Disappointing”

When we are here we cannot help but think that at one time National Geographic magazine called... read more

Reviewed 3 October 2017

998susana

New Harbor, Maine

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4.5

53 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good20%
Average13%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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“low tide” (13 reviews)

“tidal pools” (5 reviews)

“clams” (10 reviews)

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Off Route 32, New Harbor, ME

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Ladmills

Easton, Maryland

Reviewed 1 week ago

Historical site of Rachel Carson's study of wetlands and saltponds.

A lovely area with views of the ocean and local villages. Several restaurants and shops nearby. A lobster pound and harbor with wildlife tours right down the road. Most importantly, an historic site for Carson's research on protection of the ocean environment.

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998susana

New Harbor, Maine

Reviewed 3 October 2017

Disappointing

When we are here we cannot help but think that at one time National Geographic magazine called Rachael Carson the biggest mass murderer of all time. Her faux science led to the death of millions of Africans from malaria. We find it uneasy to enjoy...More

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WrenCottage

Dimock, Pennsylvania

Reviewed 22 August 2017

Lots of cool sea creatures and different kinds of seaweed

This preserve provides a great chance to see tide pool creatures and about a hundred kinds of sea weed up close. Also beautiful scenery, and the upland part of the preserve has a pretty walking trail. Go at low tide for access to the salt...More

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Matt S

139

Reviewed 12 August 2017

Great place to go with kids!!

We went to the salt pond twice! My son (12) spent a couple of hours each time roaming around the salt pond looking for green crabs, periwinkles, etc. and took many pictures.

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DPWGUY

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Reviewed 11 July 2017

Family Learning

Great place to take the kids at low tide. Beautiful natural wading pool with all the expected little creatures at your children's feet. Great view of Monhegan Island.

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Kim A

Braintree, Massachusetts

175

Reviewed 11 June 2017 via mobile

Crabs crabs crabs

Went during low tide and the water was really cold. Saw lots of crabs!!!! Rocks are slippery and move quiet a bit so be careful. Pretty scenery and a quick trip.

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offwego2011

Fredericksburg, Virginia

4714

Reviewed 10 May 2017

small but fun.

easy road side visit....might be hard to find with markings not readily clear. we found some sea glass, but the tide was in and didn't see much life in the tidal pools. it is a pretty area if you are heading towards the Pemaquid light....More

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Gabriella C

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Reviewed 1 May 2017

Lovely place we visit every year

Such a wonderful little tide pool. Lots of nature to observe and beautiful shells to collect. Great for families, kids, all ages really. Excellent photo opportunities.

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Catc1966

Charlottesville, Virginia

9627

Reviewed 30 December 2016 via mobile

Wade a While

Check the tide times before your visit and wear shoes good for wading. In a small area, a world awaits to explore. Even our jaded teenagers were willing to put down there iPhones for awhile to enjoy the ocean critters in the shallow waters, especially...More

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Sparrowj55

Bethany Beach, Delaware

3020

Reviewed 5 September 2016

Beautiful salt pond

A salt pond is just a big puddle away from the sea. We saw no animals, but there was a brochure about them. This is a very quiet, peaceful spot along the side of the road.

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