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    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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  • Park Loop Road opening

    May 17, 2013: The entire Park Loop Road and all other paved roads in the park open today. All dirt roads in the park, including the Seal Cove Road, will open on June 3.

  • 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.

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center

    May 17, 2013: The visitor center will open on May 19 and will be open 9-5 every day. All park passes are available there. There is an accessible entrance at the back of the building for those who have trouble climbing stairs.

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?

CCC members take a break from their work to admire the view along the ocean.

The Civilian Conservation Corps performed important work in Acadia National Park, including clearing brush, setting stones, and constructing Seawall Campground. Today park headquarters is located in the former CCC camp.