Among the vacationers was Charles Eliot, a landscape architect with ... Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." ...

According to a release from Maine's only National Park, Acadia is transitioning to a full cashless payment system starting April 15. However, officials also say that visitors who can only pay with ...

After exploring Acadia National Park’s natural beauty for three weeks ... with vibrant autumn colors painting the landscape. The weather is still mild, and the crowds begin to thin out after ...

Park visitors agree: riding along the 27-mile Park Loop Road is the best way to do a quick tour of Acadia (and makes a strong case for renting a car). Popular sights and trails like Sand Beach ...

There are plenty of places on the island to hike when the park roads are jammed and trailheads overflowing at Acadia.

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 ...

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BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Acadia National Park says they’ve issued several citations in the last two weeks regarding trail closures. They say rangers have found several hikers not adhering to ...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Mainers might come across as biased when they say Acadia is the most beautiful national park. But now a study by an outdoor design company confirms others feel the same way.