This park has been in our family for generations. I remember going when I was a kid. Exploring the vast wilderness. Driving through smelling the pine and clean air. Hiking to bubble rock. Being able now to take my kids and see the excitement on their faces. Exploring in our footsteps. Discovering something new along the way.
Sincerely,
Acadia National Park
Along the rugged coastline of Maine, this gem of the Northeast offers ocean shoreline, coastal forests, remote islands, rocky mountains and historic lighthouses. With 45 miles of historic carriage roads to bike and 125 miles of trails to hike, Acadia is a premier destination for the adventurous and outdoorsy. Among the park’s granite peaks is Cadillac Mountain, which at 1,530 feet stands as the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast.
State(s): Maine
Established: 1919
“We need to preserve something real. Somewhere along the line people have forgotten what it is like to step outside and really breathe. Slow down. Become aware. The earth is beautiful. The parks, both national and state are all we have left. I support to keep nature preserved and protected. ”
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Greetings from Acadia National Park
With only two half days to spend during a spontaneous summer season trip, I wasn’t expecting much on my most recent visit to the rugged shorelines and beautiful coastal mountains of Acadia National Park. However, it’s not hard to fall in love in a place as mesmerizing as Acadia. The…
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Greetings from Acadia National Park
One of my favorite places on earth during foul New England weather! Thunder Hole at Acadia National Park.
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Greetings from Acadia National Park
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