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    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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  • Trail closures

    April 22, 2013: The Precipice, Orange and Black, Valley Cove, and Jordan Cliffs Trails are closed until further notice because of nesting peregrine falcons. All other trails in the park are open, whether accessible from the park or from state roads.

  • Reopening

    June 14, 2013: The Western Mountain road loop is now open.

Acadia Quest

Acadia Quest logo with backpack and words: explore, learn, protect.

The Acadia Quest is a series of youth- and family-oriented experiences in the park that encourage youth and families to explore, learn about, and protect national parks and other conserved lands.

How does it work?
Families, friends, relatives, or mentors create a team and complete activities in the categories of Explore, Learn, and Protect. Teams that complete six activities between Friends of Acadia's Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up (last Saturday in April) and Take Pride in Acadia Day (first Saturday in November) will be entered in the drawing for the grand prize(s). Teams must include one child under the age of 18 and one adult aged 18 years or older.

Visit the Friends of Acadia website to register your team. You'll receive your Quest Card and all the information you need to get started.

Have fun exploring the park!

Did You Know?

Bronze statue of a Passamaquoddy man

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is a National Park Service site located within three hours of Acadia. Saint Croix commemorates the first French attempt at a permanent settlement in N. America. Explore the mainland site with an interpretive trail featuring bronze statues and waysides. More...