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Current Closures

The Park Loop Road and some facilities are now closed for the winter. The East Face Trail remains closed due to severe damage from an October 2006 earthquake.
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The First National Park East of the Mississippi River

People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Winter in the Park

Yes, the park is open all year! Although some facilities are closed, winter can be a beautiful, peaceful time to visit. Learn about winter activities in the park.
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Virtual Tour

Set sail on the park's first virtual tour! The Acadia eCruise will take you along the shores of Mount Desert Island to explore marine life, human history, and more on the islands along the coast.
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Nature in Action

Have you ever seen a sea star creep along the ocean floor? Or heard the sound of waves along a cobblestone beach? Enjoy a virtual "Minute Out In It" during these short audio and video clips of nature in action.
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Weekly Adventures

Want to know what it's like to work at Acadia? Read these weekly blogs from young and young-at-heart park rangers and volunteers to learn more about their experiences meeting, teaching, and guiding visitors in the park.
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Write to

Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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Phone

Visitor Information
(207) 288-3338

TTY
(207) 288-8800

Fax

(207) 288-8813

Climate

Arrive prepared for a wide variety of weather conditions. Summer temperatures vary from 45º F to 85º F, spring and fall temperatures from 30º F to 70º F. You may encounter rain and fog at any time, and snow and ice are common in the winter.
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