At the other end of the spectrum, the most affordable accommodations are always the ones you bring with you: tent, camper, or RV. The park service operates two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island, ...

Acadia National Park, set on Maine's coastline, is best visited from late August to mid-October for stunning views. The park offers extensive outdoor activities, including hiking the 150 miles of ...

The Trump administration also announced 10 days next year when the park will be free, but only for U.S. residents and ...

Because of these seasonal changes, Acadia National Park officials recently announced that they will implement vehicle access restrictions to key areas as a precaution. They have also warned those ...

Head to Acadia National Park with your kids to explore rocky beaches, hidden coves, misty cliffs, and woodland hikes! One of the United States’ most visited—and most beloved—national parks, Acadia has ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Summer is the season of adventure. And in ...

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I'm not a big hiker, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited Acadia National Park in Maine. I was surprised by how much I loved my three-day trip, but there are a few things I wish I'd known.

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - As Hurricane Lee barrels our way, a number of closures are now in effect at Acadia National Park. Park officials say their biggest concerns are the potential for trees to ...

A new $100 surcharge for non-U.S. visitors to Acadia and other national parks raises alarm among Bar Harbor businesses. BAR ...

A new study analyzed five years of data to reveal the most popular U.S. national parks to visit in the fall. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee topped the list with nearly 20 million ...

In July 2025, Acadia National Park broke a record: It welcomed more monthly visitors than ever before, drawing an astonishing 797,000 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 795,500 set in August ...