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Acadia National Park |
Description:
Though the affluent of the turn of the century came here to frolic, they had much to do with preserving the landscape that we know today. It was from this social strata that George B. Dorr came. He devoted 43 years of his life, energy, and family fortune to preserving the Acadian landscape.
Thanks to the foresight of Dorr and others like him, Acadia became the first national park established east of the Mississippi. Located on the coast of Maine, Acadia encompasses 47,633 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse types of habitat make Acadia a haven for wildlife and plants.
Entwined with the natural diversity of Acadia is the story of people. Evidence suggests native people first lived here at least 5,000 years ago. Subsequent centuries brought explorers from far lands, settlers of European descent, and arising directly from the beauty of the landscape -- tourism and preservation.
Designations:
Sieur de Monts National Monument (July 8, 1916)
Lafayette National Park (February 26, 1919)
Acadia National Park (January 19, 1929)
Accessibility:
A guidebook detailing accessible facilities and activities is available through the mail, at the visitor center, and on the expanded website. A wheelchair is available at the visitor center for use in the park.
Getting Around:
Visitors can drive the 27-mile Park Loop Road to view dazzling scenery and enjoy an occasional stop to stroll down a path or to read a wayside information sign.
The Island Explorer shuttle bus picks visitors up at their lodging or campground and links them to destinations across Mount Desert Island and into Acadia National Park. The service is supported in part by park fees so the ride is fare-free. The shuttle operates late June to Labor Day.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Snow Skiing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Endangered Animals | Wildflowers | Mountains | And more.
Directions to Acadia National Park
Plane:
Direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, located 10 miles from Acadia National Park. National airlines serve the Bangor International Airport, about 1 hour from the park. Car rentals are available at both airports.
Car:
Acadia National Park is located approximately six hours north of Boston. From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine; from Augusta take Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island or take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine; from Bangor take Route 1A east to Ellsworth; from Ellsworth take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Public Transportation
Concord Trailways and Vermont Transit offer service between Boston's Logan Airport and Bangor. Concord Trailways connects with the Airport Express shuttle with service to Bar Harbor. Vermont Transit operates between Bangor and Bar Harbor during the summer months.
Attractions:
Baxter State Park
Phone:(207) 723-5140
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
Nearby Parks:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (120 miles)
Roosevelt Campobello International Park (175 miles)
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (300 miles)
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (400 miles)
Lowell National Historical Park (250 miles)
Cape Cod National Seashore (300 miles)
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (250 miles)
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Contact Information for Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME
04609-0177
Phone: (207) 288-3338
Fax: (207) 288-5507
Located near Bar Harbor, ME
For more information on Acadia National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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