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Acadia National Park protects 48,000 acres of coastline, lakes, and mountains where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and outstanding scenery.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Joined September 2010
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Acadia National Park
1 year
Happy Thanksgiving from Acadia. We remain grateful for visitors, volunteers, partners, staff and communities that truly care about this special place. (Photo courtesy of Alan Nyiri. Used with permission.)
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It's one of our 3 "birthdays" today! Sieur de Monts National Monument was established on July 8, 1916, then as Lafayette National Park in 1919, and renamed Acadia in 1929. Here's to 104 years of protecting resources, habitats, and cultural history! NPS Photo/Claire Bailey
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Acadia National Park
2 years
In Acadia, there is a limit of one dry half gallon a day per person per day of berries gathered by hand for personal use and consumption. Be careful to avoid other berries or mushrooms that may be dangerous. Photo courtesy of Samantha Gardiner of Downingtown, PA.
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Vanessa Howard, of State College, PA, shares a photo from the Wonderland Trail last June. "While we didn't get the full view of the sun setting, this is one of my favorite sunsets I've ever seen at Acadia." (Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
2 years
From one of the first places to see sunrise in the continental U.S., allow Acadia to be among the first to wish the National Park Service a happy 106th birthday. (Photo of sunrise on Champlain Mountain on Aug 5 by Sam Mallon, Friends of Acadia)
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Acadia National Park
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Rev Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on Jan 15, 1929. The Federal holiday on Mon Jan 16 honors his legacy of promoting equal rights. In celebration, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all national parks.
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Mike Hudson of Wheaton, IL, is the winner of Acadia National Park’s 2018 entrance pass photo contest. It was one of more than 700 entries received from 35 states and three foreign countries. The new pass goes on sale May 1 .
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7 years
Wondering if fall colors have arrived at Acadia yet? Here's a good look at Eagle Lake this morning. Photo courtesy Carly Peruccio
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Wonder what Acadia looks like through the seasons? Check out this video from Will Greene! http://t.co/0uhWMG2faM
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Acadia National Park
7 years
Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed which contains toxins that are poisonous to its predators. Video by Alexa Pezzano
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Acadia National Park
6 years
Have you seen these while hiking through Acadia? The allotted amount of berries that can be harvested within Acadia is one dry half gallon per person, per day. Remember, practice @leavenotrace principles! Photo by: Will Newton/Friends of Acadia/NPS #AcadiaTrailsTuesday
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Robert Trumble, of Orland, ME, shares a photo from Feb 27. " Acadia National Park really is a whole new place when covered in snow." (Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
8 years
In case you slept in or didn't want to freeze atop Cadillac... Sunrise at Acadia #MyParkGMA #FindYourPark
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Acadia National Park
6 years
Acadia has a $59 million backlog in maintenance needs, and we’re working to #RebuildOurParks to ensure it remains as extraordinary. What’s your national park love story?
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Lindsay Morales, of Dixfield, ME, shares a photo from Acadia Mountain on June 3. “This woodpecker was not hard to miss because it was so loud pecking at a dead log right off the trail.” (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Morales. Used with permission.)
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Andrew Smith, of Pittsburgh, PA, shares a photo from Jordan Pond on May 24. "My wife and I had just arrived in the park for Memorial Day weekend, and we were rewarded with a beautiful sunset." (Photo courtesy of Andrew Smith @scott_andrew Used with permission.)
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Samantha Laitinen, of Worcester, MA, took this photo after a hike to catch sunrise June 3. "Fast forward, about 6:45 am we missed a turn and ended up going past this field where my friend spotted deer." Photo by Samantha Laitinen. Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
7 years
Seals sunbathing on East Bunker Ledge can be part of the ranger-led Islesford Scenic and Historic Boat Cruise
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Shantanu Kashyap, of Springfield, MO, shares a photo from the Cadillac North Ridge Trail on June 6. “This spot got my attention as the sunlight was coming perfectly through the woods.” Photo courtesy of Shantanu Kashyap. Used with permission.
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Acadia National Park
9 years
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." #HappyBdayJohnMuir Where will you #FindYourPark ? http://t.co/CXfDUMzpio
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Acadia National Park
6 months
The Great Meadow restoration is one step closer to reality! To learn more, check out the park's latest news release:
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Acadia National Park
5 months
Don't you wish this could be your office? With seasonal jobs at Acadia scheduled to be posted in the coming weeks, potential applicants must understand what’s expected when navigating the federal hiring process. Learn more:
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from our adorable fox kits! (Photo: NPS/Jana Matusz) -kir http://t.co/MZfprwepno
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Good morning from Bar Harbor and our lobsters! #MyParkGMA #FindYourPark
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Acadia National Park
9 years
You know you're in Maine when... http://t.co/Age8Fbb6uD
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Oh deer, are you lost? -kir http://t.co/ElF3kupFbt
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Happy #WlidlifeWednesday from our adorable fox kit! -kir http://t.co/xmxb6gq8uE
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Acadia National Park
6 years
Apply now through Jan 15 for Acadia’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence opportunities. (Photo by Lise Greil @lisegreil . Used with permission)
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Acadia National Park
9 years
We agree in our wonderfully biased way! RT @Interior : . @AcadiaNPS sure has some amazing sights to see. #Maine http://t.co/OA1xEKg16S
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Acadia National Park
7 years
Another small sign of spring in Acadia, acorns are turning into oak trees.
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Acadia National Park
3 years
We remembered to reset the time this morning on Acadia's North Atlantic Coastline webcam. Do you remember to move your clocks forward?
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Acadia National Park
1 year
A travel website recently ranked Acadia as the #1 most dog-friendly national park in America. Well-behaved dog owners are welcome, too. Federal law requires that all pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Photo courtesy of visitor Briana Moore
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Acadia National Park
2 years
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), National Park Service entrance fees will be waived on Thursday, August 4. At Acadia, funding from GAOA will be used to replace the maintenance facility.
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Acadia National Park
9 years
What's better than two snuggly fox kits? Three snuggly fox kits! #ImplodingAdorableness (Photo: NPS/Jana Matusz) -kir http://t.co/Ltn4rPhcp7
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Park Loop Rd, Cadillac Mtn Rd, & Hulls Cove Visitor Center are open for the season! Wahoo! Come #FindYourPark here!
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Adventure. Excitement. A Park Ranger craves these things.- Ranger Yoda #MaytheFourthBeWithYou #wanderlustwednesday
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Acadia National Park
7 years
An Acadia park ranger got up extra early to catch sunrise at Schoodic Penninsula, and share it with you. (Courtesy Lauren Huckle)
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Acadia National Park
7 years
@10Best A5) Our favorite campground in Acadia is the new Schoodic Woods Campground! The night skies are amazing! #10BestTravel
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Acadia National Park
3 years
Due to hot and humid conditions, park rangers and volunteers today are responding to multiple heat-related calls for assistance from visitors. Strenuous outdoor activity is not encouraged. Watch the temperature, dress appropriately, know your fitness level, drink plenty of fluids
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Water you up to? Whale, I gotta get back to strong-arming some mussels. #SeaWhatWeDidThere #ItWasOnPorpoise #ParkPuns http://t.co/58ODwB4CGz
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Thomas Smith shares a photo from a visit to Acadia in July 2018. "We had driven overnight from our home in New Jersey as we had friends that told us that sunrise in Acadia could not be missed." (Photo courtesy of Thomas Smith @Thomas_gregory_smith Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
4 years
Fancy a visit to Acadia National Park in winter? A new map leads you to two scenic drives, and vast portions of the Park Loop Road that are closed to vehicles but available for recreational pursuits. More at
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Acadia National Park
4 years
Snow along the North Atlantic coast this morning.
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Acadia National Park
6 months
Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island Adult Education will provide a free Federal Resume Workshop on November 14 at Mount Desert Island High School. Registration is required. To register for this workshop or others, please visit .
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Acadia National Park
7 years
Black bears aren't common in Acadia, but they're here, as seen in a snapshot outside park housing last week. Photo courtesy Jennifer Piper
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Acadia National Park
7 years
Be ever watchful in the woods, since there's a good chance something is watching you.
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Park carriage roads have reopened to all traffic: walkers/hikers, bicyclists, and horses.
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Our newest ranger & his posse have commandeered our feed. They are terribl... ouch! We mean terrific. -kir http://t.co/tnbCbZsPBo
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Follow sunrise @ AcadiaNPS "North Atlantic Coastline"
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2 years
William Adamczak, of Milton, NY, shares a photo from Jordan Pond on May 24. “This was one of my first stops on my second trip back to Acadia." (Photo courtesy of William Adamczak. Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
5 years
The Precipice Trail, Jordan Cliffs Trail, Valley Cove Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed to public entry until further notice due to peregrine falcon courtship and pre-nesting behavior. More at
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Looks like a gorgeous morning in Acadia, yes? Follow the "North Atlantic Coastline" at
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Acadia National Park
2 years
The spectacular Perseid meteor shower has begun dazzling Acadia’s dark night sky with “shooting stars.” The shower will peak Aug 11-12, although it will compete with a full moon. Photo courtesy of Sardius S. Stalker #AcadiaEducates
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Acadia National Park
3 years
Two hikers appear to have fallen about 100 feet along ice covered cliff bands on Dorr Mountain. Their bodies were recovered on Saturday. NPS rangers and Maine State Police are investigating, with the assistance of Bar Harbor Police Department. More at
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Follow high seas and storm conditions today due to Hurricane Dorian at
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Acadia National Park
1 year
Apply through Jan 21 for an Acadia Teacher Fellowship. Receive uniform and shared housing, if needed, weekly stipend, certificate of completion and continuing education hours. Photo by Avery Howe, Friends of Acadia #AcadiaEducates #AcadiaTeacherFellows
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Wahoo! Park passes are now available for sale online!
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Acadia National Park
9 years
We're looking back through photos of recent sunsets. What's your favorite place to enjoy the colors? -kir http://t.co/UxVTNOh1xi
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Acadia National Park
7 years
@10Best A6) With iron rungs, daring ledges, and views for days, Beehive Trail is our favorite! #10BestTravel @NatlParkService
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Acadia National Park
2 years
Acadia’s historic carriage roads are now open for walking, bicycling and riding horses! We will be repairing some damaged areas on the carriage roads throughout the spring. Please use caution as you pass cones marking hazard areas, heavy equipment and road crews at work.
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1 year
Acadia provides an excellent stop-over and year-round home for more than 300 species of birds. Migrating songbirds like this Chestnut-sided Warbler are are arriving this week as they make their way North. (Photo courtesy of Molly Mays)
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Acadia National Park
4 years
Wildlife sighting this morning along a road crossing over a stream near the entrance to Sieur de Monts Spring
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Acadia National Park
2 years
On this Labor Day, we are grateful to generations of workers who created incredible trails, carriage roads, and transportation infrastructure across Acadia. (Photo of courtesy of David Halpern, Artist-in-Residence, 1994) #LaborDay , #LaborMovement
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Happy #TBT ! Where will you take a moment? http://t.co/AoxmphvDUm
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Follow sunrise along the North Atlantic Coastline at
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Acadia National Park
10 years
Sunset in winter- reflecting colors off ice, snow, and clouds. Happy Saturday! -kir http://t.co/VnErlJc41x
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Acadia National Park
8 years
How will you get out and enjoy the colder weather? Come #FindYourPark and #OptOutside !
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2 years
Caleb Zulawski, of Eaton's Neck, NY, hiked near the Wild Gardens of Acadia on June 2. “After making it back to the parking lot, this American Redstart hopped out into the open and sang his song.” (Photo courtesy of Caleb Zulawski. Used with permission.)
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Park Loop Road opens tomorrow, just in time for #NationalParkWeek ! How will you celebrate? #FindYourPark
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Acadia National Park
8 years
All park carriage roads have reopened to bikers & walkers. Carriage roads are still closed to horses at this time.
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Calling all photographers and artists! Our 2017 annual pass contest is open for submissions.
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Acadia National Park
9 years
Beautiful ice at Thunder Hole. -kir http://t.co/vZ9gCra1h4
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10 years
Secretary Jewell is visiting the park today to highlight science and youth partnerships. -kir http://t.co/fjD7ZONsNR
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Acadia National Park
9 years
High winds and huge waves. It's a good day for day dreams by a warm fire. -kir http://t.co/TOvkRdLBtF
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Acadia National Park
7 years
High surf, sneaker waves and rip currents will create dangerous conditions this week due to Hurricane Jose. More at
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Acadia National Park
2 years
Happy #NationalParkWeek from Acadia National Park! National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park. Learn more: Photo by Sam Mallon, Friends of Acadia
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5 years
J.K. Putnam, of Southwest Harbor, named winner of Acadia's 2019 entrance pass photo contest. More at
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9 years
It's a beautiful foggy fall morning in Acadia. Where will you adventure? http://t.co/b7ROsoDrUR
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Acadia National Park
5 years
Monarch butterflies have been observed here in recent days as their host plant, Common Milkweed, is in full bloom. This photo was taken by the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, one the locations chosen to plant Milkweed in order to increase their survival. (Photo by Mickey Shortt)
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2 years
Acadia is particpating in #writeout Oct 9-23, the National Writing Project's "Daily Sparks: Writing Prompts With Rangers." Watch, write, and respond online or by postcard.
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Park Loop Rd, Cadillac Mtn Rd, & Hulls Cove Visitor Center will open on Friday, April 15th.
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2 years
Based on CDC guidance and COVID-19 Community Levels, masks currently are required for everyone regardless of vaccination status in all buildings in Acadia National Park. Masking requirements vary by park based on local conditions. Learn more at .
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Due to yellowjacket activity in the area, out of an abundance of caution, Jordan Pond House lawn is closed for dining until further notice. Yellowjackets, a native wasp species, are especially active in early fall, so please exercise care. Indoor dining is still available.
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was first to walk on the moon, making a “small step for man” and “giant leap for mankind.” Here at Acadia, we hope visitors share the sense of wonder for the moon as those who came before. Photo courtesy of Alan Nyiri. Used with permission.
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Alex Bonacio, of Saratoga Springs NY, shares a photo from Ship Harbor May 30. "I always love the isolation and connection people feel outdoors, it makes me happy to be able to capture these moments.” Photo courtesy of Alex Bonacio. Used with permission.
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9 years
It's gorgeous out. Take a hike! (We mean that in the nicest way possible.) -kir http://t.co/B9rWDeQ2gt
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10 years
Gooooooooood morning, Acadia! It was a beautiful sunrise. -kir http://t.co/oOCjc2f6JO
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8 years
For those who missed it, the first sunrise of our centennial year! How will you celebrate 2016?
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5 years
Follow AcadiaNPS "North Atlantic Coastline" @
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9 years
Happy #InternationalDarkSkyWeek ! Learn more about dark skies in Acadia here: http://t.co/g5NUeE6phH -kir http://t.co/ohuAVzDhN2
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5 years
Coming to Acadia for Labor Day weekend? There are lots of great places to catch a sunrise or sunset besides the summit of Cadillac Mountain. More at (Photo courtesy of visitor Jens Alejos, of Redwood, CA)
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6 years
Shannon Campbell, of Encinitas, CA, shares a photo from Sept 14 along the park carriage roads. "We were blown away by Acadia's beauty, and will definitely be back." (Photo courtesy of Shannon Campbell @shancamp90 . Used with permission.) More @
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Caleb Zulawski, of Eaton's Neck, NY, shares photos from May 12. "My father and I were returning from a short walk at Jordan Pond when this red squirrel popped out of a woodpecker's hole. Like most squirrels in Acadia, this one was curious and watched us until we left."
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9 years
It's a beautiful night atop Cadillac! Who's ready for some stars? #CassiopeiaIsMyBoo http://t.co/Gq3SHEVJjM
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According to internet grammarians, collective nouns for turkeys include: flock, rafter, gang, and posse. This batch was spotted recently near Wildwood Stables in Acadia. (NPS Photos by Mary Lisa Carenza)
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It's a beautiful day in Acadia.
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9 years
#FindYourPark distance challenge! Between 140 and 2,325 miles away, hiking shoes required, find yourself on the way. http://t.co/RE7mbbvV8F
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Acadia National Park
8 years
Guess who's back in the park? #WinterIsComing
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Acadia National Park
9 years
It's turning out to be a beautiful day atop Cadillac! When are you joining us? -kir http://t.co/ECtykhvN9M
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