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Come explore the Rachel Carson Reserve, a North Carolina Estuarine Research Reserve site named for the prominent biologist and author of such ground-breaking books as Silent Spring and The Sea around Us. This protected area is set aside for research and is home to many diverse coastal habitats. Learn about the plants and animals that Rachel Carson studied during her time in Beaufort. A guided hike across the reserve will bring you up close to Nature in a special Carolina setting!