Situated at Maine, Acadia National Park is a favorite vacation destination. The views are amazing. The landscape is pristine. And, the wildlife is plentiful so Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
Established as Lafayette National Park on February 26, 1919 and was renamed on January 19, 1929 as Acadia National Park. Park spans approximately 47,400 acres of area. National Park open throughout the year but many facilities are closed during winters including museums, picnic areas, Seawall Campground, visitor center, and some of the roads.
Highlights:
* Sand Beach, Abbe Museum, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond
* Cadillac Mountain, Bubble Rock, Sargent Drive
* Isles ford Historical Museum on Cranberry Island
* Echo Lake Beach and Seawall Picnic Area
* Bass Harbor Lighthouse
* 26 Mountains, 26 Lakes
* Approximately 45 miles of gravel roads in the park for horseback riding, bicycling, and walking
* Wildlife — Approximately 338 species of Birds, 40 species of mammals, 11 species of amphibians, 31 species of Fish and 7 Species of Reptiles
* Vegetation — Approximately 1100 species of plants
Adventure:
Scenic Drives
A Explore Acadia National Park via the Park Loop Road, a spectacular 27 mile drive offering incredible views of soaring cliffs, cobblestone beaches, majestic mountains and lush forests.
Biking and Cycling
Bike right from the Bar Harbor Manor into Acadia National Park and enjoy over 50 miles of beautiful Carriage Roads. Bicycle rentals conveniently located steps away.
Hiking and Rock Climbing
Acadia National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Enjoy over 120 miles of hiking trails at all levels of difficulty that lace through Acadia. Acadia is the best place for rock climber.
Kayaking
An exciting way to explore the surrounding Atlantic Ocean or island lakes. See seals, porpoises & bald eagles.
Thunder Hole
Thunder Hole is located in the one place in the country where mountains actually touch the sea. It is an amazing testimony to Mother Nature, where, when the tide turns, a thundering impact of the frigid North Atlantic Ocean waves force tons of gallons of sea water into a natural stone crevasse. The sound is thrilling and deafening.
Sand Beach
Acadia National Park is nestled in a small inlet between the granite mountains and rocky shores of Mount Desert Island. This gorgeous 290 yard long beach is one of the most popular points of interest on the island.
Bass Harbor Head Light
Lighthouse located within Acadia National Park on the southeast side of Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States,
Bass Harbor Head Light was started in 1855 when it was deemed that there was sufficient reason for a lighthouse at the mouth of Bass Harbor.
