We’ve all heard that Cadillac Mountain is the most eastern point of the United States where the sun first hits every day but is it true?
The beauty of Acadia National park in summer is undoubtedly wondrous, which is why it brings millions of tourists to its over 47,000 acres during the season each year. Maybe it’s the heat of the sun on bare legs and arms, the flowers in full bloom or the lush green landscape welcoming you at every […]
STORIES OF ACADIA: The next generation Matt Lambert and Rosie Avila Favorite spots: Schoolhouse Ledge (Avila), The Bubbles and the Gorge Path (Matt) At Mount Desert Island High School, students were working on a documentary about Acadia. For senior Matt Lambert of Bar Harbor and sophomore Rosie Avila of Northeast Harbor, the park known worldwide for […]
Want to add a little bit of fun to your Acadia trip? Try this BINGO game we created based on the most popular attractions at Acadia National Park.
Imagine being a high school student, assigned a project that leads you to spend the better part of a year in Acadia National Park. Now, imagine that project becomes a stunning time lapse move that shows Acadia moving through the season and you give a TEDx talk about it. That’s what Will Greene, a 19 […]
Wondering where to hike at Acadia National Park this weekend? Gorham Mountain is a moderately different 4-mile loop hike that includes a long stretch of even terrain (Ocean Path), a gradual ascent up the south side of the mountain, and a gradual descent down the north side of the mountain. Gorham Mountain rises 525 feet […]
One Maine mom talks about why she chooses to raise her kids next to Acadia National Park.
Can’t make it to Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise? That’s okay. This 2012 time lapse video by YouTube user Earl Brechlin gives us a full view of what it’s like from darkness to sun in the sky. Did you know that Cadillac Mountain is the first place in the United States to see the […]
If you’re like me and you’re not exactly active, or if you have small kids or mobility issues then you’re going to want to know about these seven awesome spots in Acadia that are accessible and fun to experience.
STORIES OF ACADIA: A couple in paradise Dave and Vickie Lloyd Favorite spot: Stargazing on deck of their home in Southwest Harbor, with the ocean to their left and the stars reflecting on a pond right in front. “Standing here is like being on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise,” Dave Lloyd said. “You have stars […]
