The best time to visit Acadia National Park is September through early October ... The weather is pleasant come July and August, but it's by far the most crowded season for the park.

Bar Harbor is the popular gateway to Acadia National Park, especially from July to August when the town experiences its peak. During high season, the town's popularity presents challenges that can ...

The U.S. Coast Guard still maintains the beacon, but it transferred ownership to Acadia National Park on July 8, 2020. Visitors may not enter the house, but it's best observed from outside ...

The closures are to preserve the roads from damage. The park will reopen them when surfaces dry out and become firm again.

Three years later, on July 8, 1916 ... On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." ...

The National Park Service has closed carriage roads to all users until further notice to protect the roads during spring thaw ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Conde Nast Travel named Acadia National Park as one of the most beautiful places in America. What Conde Nast said about it: "Acadia ...

When planning your summer vacation, keep in mind that Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia will require a reservation starting in May.

Acadia National Park will require timed-entry reservations ... they will still be required for Many Glacier between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m from July 1 through Sept. 8. Each type of reservation ...

The carriage roads at Acadia National Park closed on Tuesday due to the arrival of "mud season," which has left the roads soft and susceptible to damage.