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Acadia National Park
People
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The striking scenery and diverse resources of Mount Desert Island have attracted people for thousands of years. The first inhabitants, Native Americans here more than 5,000 years ago, were followed by the French and English. By the 1800s, settlers were arriving in large numbers to engage in fishing, shipbuilding, farming, and lumbering.
Explore this section to learn more about the people that shaped the landscape we know today.
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| H.W. Gleason |
| Early path committees helped shape Acadia National Park. |
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Did You Know?
Acadia National Park contains more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails. Many of these trails were established by local village improvement societies in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today many of the historic features, such as stonework, are still visible.
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Last Updated: August 08, 2008 at 13:18 EST |
