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Acadia
National Park is located on the coast of Maine on Mount Desert
Island. Over 3 million people visit Acadia National Park each year.
The Park has over 47,000 acres and features an array of landscape
from rocky cliffs, lakes and ponds, ocean shoreline to evergreen forests.
Such diversity supports the large amount of wildlife and plants that can
be found in the Park. Acadia National Park was created due to the visions
of private citizens in the area who made land donations and who worked for
its preservation.
The scenery
is breathtaking.  A
27 mile scenic roadway begins at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center and offers
access to such sites as Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, Jordan
Pond and Cadillac Mountain. From October 7 to March 6, Cadillac Mountain
is the first place in the United States where you can see the sun rise.
Acadia has
120 miles of hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. Terrain
varies from rugged shoreline and deep woods, to open mountain summits with
views of the ocean and outer islands. A hike up Cadillac Mountain should
be at the top of your list in order to see the awesome panoramic view.
Acadia's is also known for its 45 miles of carriage roads that wind
throughout the mountains and valleys of the park. These carriage roads
were a gift from philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and his family.
They are great for walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding and carriage
rides. Ranger Programs are also fun and are very educational.
There are
two campgrounds in the park. All park campsites are situated in woods, and
are within a 10 minute walk of the ocean. Make sure you arrive early
during peak times, if you want to get a campsite.
Acadia
National Park is a definite must if you enjoy the outdoors. You will be
amazed at its extraordinary scenery and abundance of wildlife. Visit the Acadia
National Park website for more information.
Enjoy your camping
and hiking adventures!
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