On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." George Dorr was immediately named superintendent ...

My day as a pack animal on Sargent Mountain. It was a gorgeous morning in late June, and we were in what might be the most idyllic section of Acadia National Park. We stood at the edge of Hemlock ...

Tourists sit on Sand Beach in Acadia National Park on June 3, 2024.

As someone who defines camping as sleeping with the windows open, I knew I wasn’t the right person to tell you about the best campgrounds near Acadia National Park. However, I know someone who is.

The best way to get around Acadia National Park is on foot. With 158 miles of historic trails made for hiking, Acadia is the perfect place to ditch the car and get outdoors. To reach the park ...

Hilary Nangle A big reason visitors come to Bar Harbor in the first place is that the town is the gateway to Acadia National Park. The park wraps around Bar Harbor, and even some of its smaller ...