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.
Have You Experienced This Must-Do Activity at Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park is the place to be for Maine nature lovers and, according to this list, the Queen Mary 2 is a must attraction here.
A Restaurant in Bar Harbor Named Maine's Best for Mac 'n' Cheese
The Side Street Cafe's lobster mac is being hailed as the King of Maine.
Parts of Acadia National Park to Close Because of Hurricane Lee
With the impending arrival of Hurricane Lee, the National Park Service has made the decision to close parts of Acadia National Park for the safety of those visiting and the staff. Here are the details
Coastal Town is Being Called Maine's Best Spot for Family Travel
Travel Pulse gives the nod to Bar Harbor as Maine's best spot to take a family vacation.
Maine Fall Foliage at This Park Named Best in U.S.
The best place to view the fall foliage in not only Maine but the United States is Acadia National Park, according to Green Matters. Go leaf-peeping for these reasons.
Where is The Best Beach in Maine with the Cleanest Air Quality?
Top 5 Maine Beaches with the cleanest air from the American Lung Association 'State of the Air' report
WATCH: Maine Doe Stops Traffic in Both Directions to Feed Her Hungry Young Fawn
That's right, this doe and fawn decided that right-smack-dab in the middle of busy summer traffic in Maine was the best place for a feeding. And, who are we to tell them 'no'?
Mount Desert Island Ranked as One of the Best Islands in the Country
The readers rated the islands based on several criteria, including natural attractions and beaches, activities and sights, restaurants and food, people and friendliness, as well as value.
What’s the Deal With These Piles of Stacked Rocks in Maine?
You've seen them in the Maine woods while out for a hike. It turns out these piles of rocks are called cairns and they have rich meaning going back a long time.
Part of the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park to Close for Emergency Culvert Repairs Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, June 20, the one-way 0.7-mile segment of Park Loop Road between the intersection with Kebo Street and Sieur de Monts in Bar Harbor will be temporarily closed to all users, including motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles, for emergency culvert repairs. All traffic will be detoured at Kebo Street and continue on Cromwell Harbor Road to Main Street (Route 3) then rejoin the Park Loop Road at the Sieur de Monts entrance.