Acadia National Park is a popular tourist destination located primarily on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It was established on January 19, 1929. The oceanside park is located near Bar Harbor, Maine, which features shops, restaurants, theaters and recreational opportunities. The park is 47,000 acres and hosts approximately 2 million visitors each year.
Sand Beach and Thunder Hole Closed in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Isiasis
If you were planning to check out the surf at Sand Beach and Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park with Tropical Storm Isiasis' arrival in Maine tonight, think again! The National Park Service announced Tuesday afternoon that rangers will close Sand Beach and the Thunder Hole viewing platform to the public this evening
Acadia National Park Begins Test Reservation Program October 1st
On August 4th, the National Park Service announced that Acadia National Park will begin the test reservation program for vehicles October 1st. The program will run October 1st through the 18th.
Blackwoods and Schoodic Woods Campgrounds to Remain Shut for 2020 Season
2 popular campgrounds in Acadia National Park, Blackwoods in Mount Desert and Schoodic Woods located in Winter Harbor will remain shuttered for the 2020 season.
Gold Star Families Closer To Receiving Free Access To Acadia National Park
Thanks to two big time Maine politicians, families who have given so much are one step closer to free access to our country's National Parks.
Acadia National Park Officially Takes Possession Of Bass Harbor Head
It's only fitting that one of the most photographed landmarks in Maine is now officially a part of Acadia National Park.
Bass Harbor Lighthouse Ownership Transferred to Acadia National Park
One of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine, the Bass Harbor Lighthouse's ownership was transferred to Acadia National Park from the United States Coast Guard on Wednesday, July 8th.
Happy 104th Birthday Acadia National Park!
July 8th is one of Acadia National Park's birthdays! 104 years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Presidential Proclamation to establish Sieur de Monts National Monument
TBT: Here’s What 2020 Bar Harbor Looked Like With No Tourists
These fellow Mainers all over the state, from restaurants to book stores, and everything in between, need us to be the tourists right now.
Acadia National Park Thompson Island Picnic Area Remains Temporarily Closed
If you travel to and from Mount Desert Island you probably have noted that the gate remains shut and locked to Acadia National Park's Thompson Island Picnic Area. As of Tuesday, June 16th the picnic area remains temporarily closed.
Acadia National Park is Hiring
Want to work outside in Acadia National Park? Now could be the time, as Acadia National Park is hiring 10 to 20 temporary employees for maintenance, trails and road work. You'll need to act fast as resumes need to be received by or prior to Friday, June 19th.