A small and noncontiguous portion of Acadia National Park is a big driver in this summer’s climbing visitation. The Schoodic district — across Frenchmans Bay to the east of Mount Desert Island, where ...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WMTW) - Acadia National Park is always very busy in the summer, but July was busier than it has been in decades, despite hiring and staffing challenges and concerns about fewer ...

Still, visitors can use this time to plan their adventures in Maine’s state and national parks, which will see some changes — ...

So far, visitation at Acadia National Park is kicking off with numbers on par with the three previous years. “Memorial Day was busy,” Kevin Schneider, the park’s superintendent, told the Acadia ...

Choosing where to stay near Acadia National Park can shape your entire trip. From bustling Bar Harbor to the quiet charm of Southwest Harbor, each area offers a different experience. Matching your ...

Dramatic seaside cliffs, tranquil ponds and scenic mountain vistas welcome visitors, along with more than 150 miles of hiking ...

The bears used to be an unusual sight on the island, but have been seen with increasing frequency, including around Acadia National Park.

Housing for 28 seasonal employees at Acadia National Park's Harden Farm property on Kebo Street in Bar Harbor is pictured under construction in June 2025. Credit: Bill Trotter / BDN A new housing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why go: Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and is Acadia’s signature viewpoint. From fall to early ...

Why go: Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast and is Acadia’s signature viewpoint. From fall to early spring, it’s one of the first places in the country to see the sunrise ...