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.
2023 Fee Free Days in Acadia National Park
The National Park Service has released their Fee Free Days for 2023 whereby you can enter any National Park, including Acadia National Park without paying an entrance fee.
Nearly Half Price Acadia National Park Passes Available During December 2022
It's time! The annual nearly half price Acadia National Park passes will be available for $28.00 during the month of December. Remember that most locations will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
National Park Service Proposes Entrance Fee Increase at Acadia National Park
The National Park Service is proposing entrance fee increases for Acadia National Park in 2023 and be required year-round. This would not affect the Annual Half Price Sale for the month of December or Senior, Access, 4th Grade, Military Annual, and Military Lifetime passes.
Changes Finally Coming to Ease Traffic at Acadia National Park
The plan is more buses and fewer cars to help ease the traffic congestion issues at peak times
Expensive? Yes. But Check Out This Stunning $11.2M House in Bar Harbor.
I always wonder who's going to buy a house like this, and will it be their main residence, or just their Maine residence?
Veterans Day is a ‘Fee-free Day’ at Acadia National Park
Entrance fees will be waived next Friday in Acadia National Park.
Tourist Hotspot Named Maine’s Most Family-Friendly City
While several of Maine's beach towns boast plenty of activities, a tourist hotspot in the Downeast was named Maine's most family-friendly destination.
Cadillac Summit Road to Close for Road Work November 14th
Acadia National Park officials have announced that the summit road leading up to the top of Cadillac Mountain will close for the season to all traffic including pedestrians and bicyclists on November 14th for road repairs and culvert replacements.
Acadia Voted 15th Most Popular On America's Bucket List
Acadia National Park just finished in the 15th spot in a survey about what local natural landmarks Americans would most like to visit.
Woman Saved After Falling Into the Ocean at Acadia’s Thunder Hole
The crew of a Coast Guard vessel saved a Massachusetts woman who was swept into the sea near Acadia National Park's Thunder Hole.