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Acadia National Park updates availability of campground reservations
If you want to camp at Acadia National Park starting next May, get ready to make your reservations. You are now able to ...
An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer
Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...
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Returning to Acadia National Park, Almost 30 Years Later
Acadia National Park was the first national park I ever visited, and I'm excited to tackle the best hikes in Acadia National ...
Acadia National Park is now cashless
Acadia National Park has adopted a cashless fee system, requiring visitors to use mobile or card payments. BAR HARBOR, Maine ...
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Best U.S. National Parks of 2024
A summertime visit to a U.S. national park is something that ... of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking trails, campsites and the availability of ...
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Acadia National Park carriage roads open for pedestrian use
Acadia’s historic carriage roads have reopened to pedestrians (foot travel) only. Carriage roads remain vulnerable to damage ...
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Acadia National Park
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 ...