November 06, 2008
Parking Improvements at the Jordan Pond HouseFrom November 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009, the Jordan Pond House parking lot and adjacent access drives will be closed to allow construction of improvements to bus traffic circulation.
October 31, 2008
Annual Hunting Season Closure in Acadia National Park
Between November 1 and November 30, the one-way section of Park Loop Road from Paradise Hill Road to Otter Cliff Road (traveling clockwise) will be closed between dark and 7 a.m. to protect deer from poaching.
October 27, 2008
Teachers Experience Life as Park Rangers
Through the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program, four teachers spent the summer working as park rangers in Acadia National Park and Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
October 24, 2008
Acadia National Park Annual Closures - 2008
Park facilities are beginning to close for the winter.
September 10, 2008
Trail Name Changes in Acadia National Park
In the next few weeks, the Acadia National Park trail crew will be replacing many of the intersection and trailhead signs on the park trail system.
September 09, 2008
Storm-Related Closures in Acadia National Park
As a result of the effects of Tropical Storm Hannah, which deposited 5.24 inches of rain in the park on Mount Desert Island and 7.59 inches at Schoodic, most of Acadia’s carriage road system and fire road system were closed early Sunday morning because of major washouts.
August 18, 2008
Major New Ethnographic Study about Wabanaki Indians in Coastal Maine
The first-ever maritime cultural history of Wabanaki Indians in the Gulf of Maine, with a focus on the Mount Desert Island and Penobscot Bay area, is now available online.
August 01, 2008
Precipice, North Flying Mountain, and Adjacent Trails to Open
The Precipice and north Flying Mountain Trails and adjacent cliffs will be opened on Friday, August 1, 2008.
July 25, 2008
Learn about (true) BUGS! Hemiptera, that is...
Acadia National Park staff and local experts will present a free public workshop called “BioBlitz for Beginners: True Bugs” on Sunday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Winter Harbor, Maine, as part of the 2008 BioBlitz.
July 23, 2008
Closures at Jordan and Beech Cliffs are Rescinded
The wildlife closures at Jordan Cliff and Beech Cliff are being rescinded and the trails will be opened on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
July 23, 2008
Otter Cliffs Climbing Routes Closed
The climbing routes of Otter Cliffs previously known as The Black Crack, Riptide, and Razor Crack (a.k.a. Razor Flake) were closed on Thursday, July 17, until further notice.
July 11, 2008
Acadia HawkWatch Volunteer Needed!
Acadia National Park is seeking one or more volunteers for the HawkWatch program, which runs from August 21 through mid-October.
April 25, 2008
First Centennial Projects Coming to Acadia
Acadia received funding for two Centennial Challenge projects: Engage Youth and Creating Stewardship through Discovery.
April 10, 2008
2008 National Junior Ranger Day at Acadia National Park
National Junior Ranger Day will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sieur de Monts Spring area in Acadia National Park. The park, the Dorr Museum of College of the Atlantic, and the Bar Harbor Garden Club have teamed together to offer many different activities for families with children 12 years old or younger.
April 08, 2008
Peregrine Falcons Nesting - Precipice, Valley Cove, and Beech Cliff Closed
Peregrine falcons have again been observed defending nesting territories and engaging in breeding behavior at the Precipice, Valley Cove, and Beech Cliffs. Areas in and around these cliffs are closed to all visitor and operational activities.
April 07, 2008
Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center to Open - 2008
The Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center are scheduled to open on April 15. Road crews are out this week clearing the remaining ice and snow.
March 31, 2008
Acadia Carriage Roads Annual Closure - 2008
The carriage road system in Acadia National Park will be closed to all users until the roads thaw sufficiently to allow use without causing damage. The closure began on March 31, 2008, and is expected to last at least two weeks.
January 29, 2008
2007 Acadia National Park Visitation Increases
Last year Acadia National Park visitation increased 5.7% over 2006, to 2.2 million visitors.
January 07, 2008
New Web Page to List Cross-Country Ski Conditions on Park Carriage Roads
Acadia National Park staff have developed a new web page that lists the condition of the carriage road segments that are groomed for cross-country skiing.
November 30, 2007
Acadia NP and Saint Croix Island IHS Ornaments Displayed on Official White House Christmas Tree
Two ornaments representing Acadia National Park and Saint Croix Island International Historic Site are prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree.
November 19, 2007
Acadia Annual Passes on Sale for the 2007 Holidays
The Acadia National Park annual pass sale will be held from December 6 through December 30, 2007, at the winter visitor center at park headquarters. Passes will be sold for $20, half the normal price.
October 26, 2007
Acadia National Park Annual Closures - 2007
On October 31, Hulls Cove Visitor Center and Sand Beach Entrance Station will close for the season. Read the news release for more closures.
August 31, 2007
Art in Acadia
On Thursday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., artist-in-residence Sheri Marshall will conduct an art workshop on clay.
August 27, 2007
Acadia National Park Visitor Center Fall Hours
Hulls Cove Visitor Center hours shift to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from September 4 to October 8 and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from October 9 to October 31.
August 23, 2007
Three Acadia Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds
Three project proposals at Acadia National Park are among 201 National Park Service projects nationwide that were certified as eligible to receive matching funds as part of the Centennial Initiative.
August 21, 2007
Artists-in-Residence Classes at Acadia National Park
On Saturday, August 25, at the Schoodic section of Acadia, two artists-in-residence will be offering art sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
August 17, 2007
Precipice Trail Reopens
The Precipice has been reopened.
August 14, 2007
HawkWatch Begins Soon
Acadia National Park will begin its 13th annual HawkWatch season on Tuesday, August 21.
August 09, 2007
Homans Path Reopens
Homans Path reopens after repairs fix damage from October 2006 earthquake.
August 06, 2007
Senator Collins Dedicates New Auditorium at Acadia National Park
Senator Susan M. Collins dedicated the John G. Moore Auditorium as part of the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) at Acadia National Park.
July 16, 2007
Summer Workshops at Acadia National Park
The park is hosting two upcoming workshops for educators. A one-day workshop or two-day facilitator training for the Leopold Project will be held on August 14-15. On August 16, the park and Project Learning Tree will offer language arts activities designed to integrate natural resource study into the classroom.
July 06, 2007
BioBlitz for Beginners: Inventorying Acadia's Spider Population
Join Jonathan Mays (Maine Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife) for an informative public workshop on spider natural history, ecology, habitat preferences, and collecting techniques on Sunday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 02, 2007
Roadwork on Schoodic Peninsula
On July 9, Acadia National Park will begin work to replace approximately 4,500 linear feet of water line on the Schoodic Peninsula. Work will require closing the unpaved road to the summit of Schoodic Head for several weeks.
June 27, 2007
Closures at Falcon Nesting Cliffs and Trails Are Rescinded - Most Trails Open
The closure orders to protect nesting peregrine falcons are being rescinded and trails at Valley Cove and Jordan Cliff (i.e., northern section of the Flying Mountain and Jordan Cliff Trails) will be opened on Thursday, June 28, 2007. The Precipice and East Face Trails remain closed.
June 22, 2007
Islesford Historical Museum Presents Smithsonian Poster Exhibit Celebrating 200th Anniversary of NOAA Predecessor
The Islesford Historical Museum is hosting the Smithsonian Institution traveling poster exhibit "From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of Charting America’s Coasts.”
June 05, 2007
New Signs for Acadia National Park will Promote Awareness
The National Park Service is installing new signs throughout Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island to mark park entrances and remind visitors to obtain a park entrance pass when enjoying the park.
May 21, 2007
Repairs on Park Loop Road
Portions of the Park Loop Road will be undergoing repairs from May 16 to mid-June. Short delays may be possible.
April 18, 2007
Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day in Acadia National Park
Enjoy a special family day in Acadia as part of National Junior Ranger Day! On Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., children ages 5 to 12 and their families are invited to explore, learn, and discover how to protect Acadia’s natural and historical resources.
April 10, 2007
Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center to Open
Hulls Cove Visitor Center will open on April 13. The Park Loop Road is scheduled to open on April 15, but some sections may remain closed due to snow and ice.
March 28, 2007
Acadia Carriage Roads Annual Closure
The carriage road system in Acadia National Park will be closed to all users starting March 29, 2007, for at least two weeks. This closure will provide adequate time for the carriage roads to thaw sufficiently to allow use without causing damage.
March 27, 2007
Peregrine Falcons Nesting - Jordan Cliffs and N. Flying Mountain Trails Closed
Peregrine falcons have returned to Valley Cove and Jordan Cliff, requiring the closure of all areas—including trails—in and around Jordan Cliff and the cliff above Valley Cove.
March 22, 2007
Peregrine Falcons Nesting - Precipice Cliff Area and Associated Trails Closed
Peregrine falcons have returned to the Precipice Cliff, requiring the closure of all areas in and around the Precipice Cliff.
February 08, 2007
Teacher Workshops Introduce Passamaquoddy Teaching Kit
On Friday, March 9, the National Park Service will present the first of three workshops to introduce their award-winning Passamaquoddy teaching kit to Maine middle school teachers.
January 31, 2007
Acadia National Park Invites Proposals to Host Ranger-Narrated Boat Cruises
Acadia National Park is accepting proposals for three seasonal ranger-narrated boat cruises in the waters around Mount Desert Island that would provide safe and quality interpretive experiences for park visitors.
January 12, 2007
Acadia National Park Internships Available
Acadia National Park is currently accepting applications for internships in education and raptor interpretation.
December 20, 2006
Passamaquoddy Teaching Kit Wins National Award
Passamaquoddy History and Culture: A Traveling Teaching Kit for Grades 5-8 has won third place in the curriculum category of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) annual media award competition.
November 09, 2006
Artists Sought for Artist-in-Residence Program
Applications for the 2007 Artist-in-Residence program at Acadia National Park will be accepted until January 5, 2007.
November 09, 2006
Acadia Annual Passes on Sale for the Holidays
Acadia annual passes will be available for half-price ($20) during the month of December. This year passes will also be sold at the park's information station at the Bar Harbor Village Green during the town's annual pajama sale and at the Gouldsboro Town Office.
October 23, 2006
Acadia National Park Revises Summer Visitation Numbers
New data show that park use was up 1.7% in July and down 2.4% in August. September visitation was up 3% from 2005.
October 19, 2006
Acadia National Park Annual Closures
On October 31, Hulls Cove Visitor Center and Sand Beach Entrance Station will close for the season. Other facilities will close as well.
October 19, 2006
Celebrating Art in Acadia National Park
On Saturday, October 28, artist-in-residence Terry Havey Hilt will offer a free watercolor painting class.
October 06, 2006
Four Park Trails Closed Due to Earthquake Damage
The Homans Path and Ladder Trail on Dorr Mountain and Precipice and East Face Trails on Champlain Mountain are closed to public use until further notice.
October 03, 2006
Artists Share Their Work at Schoodic - October 2006
On Saturday, October 7, Acadia National Park Artists-in-Residence will present demonstrations of their work and lead hands-on workshops.
September 26, 2006
Fee Free Day at Acadia National Park
On Saturday, September 30, Acadia National Park will celebrate the annual Fee Free Day. On that day, the National Park Service will join other Department of the Interior bureaus and the Department of Agriculture Forest Service in waiving entrance fees.
September 22, 2006
Passasmaquoddy Teaching Kit Is Finalist in Media Award Competition
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) has selected Passamaquoddy History and Culture: A Traveling Teaching Kit for Grades 5-8 as a finalist in the curriculum category of their annual competition for media awards.
September 19, 2006
Artists Share Their Work at Schoodic
On Saturday, September 23, Acadia National Park Artists-in-Residence on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus will present demonstrations of their work.
August 22, 2006
Acadia Hawkwatch
The 12th annual season of Hawkwatch begins on Tuesday, August 22. Join park staff from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily (weather permitting) to learn more about migrating birds of prey.
August 21, 2006
Visitor Center Decreases Hours
Hulls Cove Visitor Center will shorten its hours beginning September 1.
August 10, 2006
Art in Acadia National Park at Schoodic Point
Join Acadia's artists-in-residence for a day of painting and children’s activities at the Schoodic Education and Research Center on Saturday, August 26.
August 04, 2006
Valley Cove and Beech Cliffs Are Opened
Beech Cliff and Valley Cove Cliff were opened on Friday, August 4, 2006.
July 28, 2006
Precipice and East Face Trails and Cliff Opened to Hiking
The Precipice and East Face Trails and cliff were opened on Friday, July 28, 2006.
July 24, 2006
Middle Section of Hadlock Trail and Adjacent Area Opened
Due to the failure of nesting loons at the site, the middle portion of the Hadlock Trail and adjacent area have been reopened.
June 08, 2006
Resource Acadia Workshop
On Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jessica Muhlin, Ph.D. candidate from the University of Maine, will present A Novel Use for an Ordinary Fruit at the Schoodic Education and Research Center.
May 16, 2006
University of Maine Forestry Camp Students at Acadia
The University of Maine will be holding their annual Forestry Camp at Acadia National Park from May 21 through June 3.
May 05, 2006
National Park Service Honors Park Employees
The National Park Service recently recognized six employees at Acadia National Park for their outstanding contributions to operating and managing the park.
May 03, 2006
Len Bobinchock Receives Department of the Interior Award
Len Bobinchock, Deputy Superintendent of Acadia National Park, receives the Meritorious Service Award of the Department of the Interior.
April 14, 2006
Jordan Cliff Area and Trail Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines
The return of nesting peregrines to Jordan Cliff requires closure of Jordan Cliff and the Jordan Cliff Trail.
April 10, 2006
Renovations Begin at SERC
The National Park Service has awarded a contract to P&S Construction for the construction of an auditorium at the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC).
March 26, 2006
Valley Cove Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines
The return of nesting peregrines to Valley Cove necessitates the closure of the northern section of the Flying Mountain Trail.
March 22, 2006
Precipice and Beech Cliffs Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines
Return of nesting peregrines necessitates closure of Precipice and East Face Trails and Precipice and Beech Cliffs.
January 03, 2005
Oral Rabies Vaccination Program EA
The U.S. Department of Interior (USDI), National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (APHIS-WS) and various state agencies (i.e., health departments, agriculture departments, and wildlife agencies), is proposing to implement an oral rabies vaccination (ORVAC) program.
January 13, 2004
EA for Rehabilitating Visitor Facilities at Echo Lake
The National Park Service (NPS) proposes rehabilitating visitor facilities at Echo Lake Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine.
December 11, 2003
2004 Entrance Fees
Superintendent Sheridan Steele has announced new entrance fee rates that will take affect January 2004 at Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine.
August 26, 2003
Blackwoods Rehabilitation Decision
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a decision about rehabilitating historic Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park, Maine.
