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Current Closures

The Precipice, Valley Cove, and East Face Trails are closed to protect nesting peregrines. Seawall Campground will open May 20. Unpaved roads are scheduled to open May 15.
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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.
 
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Ranger-Led Programs

The park offers ranger-led programs from mid-May through mid-October. Programs include talks, walks, hikes, boat cruises, evening programs, and children's programs. Check the schedule of events for details.
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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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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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A girl stands along the stone steps of the Kurt Diederich Path in this historic image taken around 1920.  

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: May 05, 2009 at 11:48 EST