Where can you find crashing surf, sandy beach, salt marshes, woods and fields, all in one place?

Not far, dee-yah, not far.

Try Wells. The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve to be exact.

There you'll find seven miles of interesting trails to wander. Pick one or hike them all like I did. The walking is wonderful, and so are the views. And the quiet, well, there's plenty of that.

So pack up a candy bar, a water bottle and a good book and make your way to the Wells Reserve for a fun outing.

Maybe this weekend? You think?

Bench on the Knight Trail.

The Knight Trail, a pathway to the sea.

A young girl pokes through the rocks at Laudholm Beach.

Lobster pot at Laudholm Beach.

Walkers returning from Laudholm Beach.

Bull pine on the Muskie Trail.

The Little River from the Farley Trail.

Winding boardwalk on the Laird-Norton Trail.

Enjoying the view at the Little River Overlook.

Boardwalk and bench on the Laird-Norton Trail.