On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." George Dorr was immediately named superintendent ...

An artist’s view of Maine’s famous national park. Whenever I visit Acadia National Park on Maine’s coast, I am awed by the natural beauty. Headlands jutting out over crashing surf, rocky beaches, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Acadia National Park is Maine's crown jewel, surrounded by hidden gem towns such as Blue Hill and Trenton for a tranquil ...

Rocky Mountain and numerous times to Acadia, which is the national park closest to home. Acadia holds such a special place in our hearts that we named our daughter Acadia, after the park. The parks ...