15 Amazing Acadia Airbnbs: Best Options in Bar Harbor and Beyond
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The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Acadia National Park
Sitting on the island on the Maine coast, Acadia National Park is a gem of the northeast. Acadia National Park covers about half of Mount Desert Island and part of the Schoodic Peninsula. The park is famed for its sunrises and coastal zones. Camping in Acadia National Park lets you get a jump on the crowds and start exploring the park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Acadia National Park. This post was originally published on 02 February 2019. It was updated to reflect the 2020 season on 23 November 2019. Acadia National Park Camping Things to Know about Acadia National Park Camping is available from…
Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
Fall is a wonderful time to spend in the national parks. The weather is slowly changing from the heat of summer to the cool of winter. I always feel like the parks come back to life. The wildlife is more active with their last-minute winter preparations. This year’s babies are starting to find their place in the world and are a little more active and ready to explore their environment. Best of all, the colors start to change. Here are the 11 Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall. Best National Parks for Fall Best National Parks for a Fall Getaway Denali National Park and Preserve Best Time to…
National Parks of Maine
There is currently four National Park Service Sites in Maine and two associated sites. Official National Parks of Maine Acadia National Park Appalachian National Scenic Trail Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Associated sites of Maine Maine Acadian Culture Roosevelt Campobello International Park Maine National Parks Maine is part of the Northeast Region. Acadia National Park Acadia National Park protects most of Mount Desert Island and several smaller islands. The park is the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi. Acadia is a unique park as it spans ocean coastline, mountains, woodlands, and lakes. The area is the ancestral homeland of the Wabanaki people. They made use of…
5 Things to know before planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike
Are you dreaming of leaving life behind and taking a long-distance backpacking trip? Do you want to hike your way thru iconic National Parks and landscapes? Are you planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Springer Moutain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. Long-distance backpacking trips often occupy the upper echelon of many a wanderer’s bucket list. The three most popular long trails in the U.S. are the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Appalachian Trail (AT). Completing all three is considered the Triple Crown of backpacking. Last year my wife and I completed the Appalachian Trail in our mid 40’s. We spent one day shy of six…
5 Books to Read Before Visiting Acadia National Park
Situated on the coast of Maine is Mount Desert Island. Most of Mount Desert Island is protected by Acadia National Park. The park takes up 47,000 acres on the Atlantic coast. The park covers granite peaks to rocky beaches to the woodlands. The area was the playground for the rich and famous and is now a world-class adventure destination for people of all rocks of life. Here are 5 books you should read before visiting Acadia National Park. Acadia National Park Reading List The Story of Acadia National Park by George B. Dorr George B. Dorr tells the story of how Acadia became a national park. Dorr is often called the…