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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BDN Visuals journalist Micky Bedell was at the top of Cadillac Mountain today, and Facebook Live’d the whole thing. If you missed it, check it out here: Also, follow The Bangor Daily News on Facebook.
Wondering where to hike at Acadia National Park this weekend? Wonderland Trail is an easy 1.4 mile hike with spectacular views. The ultimate family adventure, Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park is an easy hike through a whimsical habitat of granite and twisted pitch pines. The trail ends at the perfect playground — beaches covered with […]
Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park is a popular spot for visitors to see the power of the sea first hand. Known for its thundering noise, and big splashes, it can be a great place to visit. But what’s it really like? These videos tell the story best. It’s known for being very loud … […]
About a week ago, Kevin Strange, president of MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, wrote an interesting contributor piece for the BDN. In it, he explored the beginnings of MDI Biological Laboratory and how George Dorr saw Mount Desert Island as a whole. Here’s an excerpt: Many visitors to Acadia National Park are familiar with the […]
