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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.

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Junior Ranger Program

 
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A Park Ranger talks about beavers during the 2011 Family Fun Day

NPS/D.R. Hunt

What is a Junior Ranger?
A junior ranger attends ranger programs, completes activities in a workbook, and promises to take care of Acadia. It is a great way to learn and have fun in the park!

How do you become a Junior Ranger?
When you arrive in the park, stop by a visitor center, nature center, or one of the park campgrounds to purchase your booklet. Complete activities in the booklet and attend ranger programs. A park employee will check your answers, sign your booklet and give you an official Acadia Junior Ranger patch.

 

Links for Kids

 
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WebRangers Design your own ranger station, explore parks, and collect virtual junior ranger badges!

Junior Ranger Gazette Learn fun facts, complete activities, and read stories about national parks.

 

Acadia Quest

 
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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.

Families or friends create a team and complete activities in categories of Explore, Lean, and Protect. For more information, visit the Friends of Acadia website here.

 

Special Events

 
Ranger with Dragonfly Wings

At National Junior Ranger Day, kids participate in many different activities

NPS/Todd M. Edgar

National Junior Ranger Day (April)
During National Park Week, family groups with children 12 and under are invited to come join in the fun as we explore, learn, and discover how to protect your national parks. Have a picnic, play games, visit a beaver pond, and learn about Acadia's wildlife, plants, and human history. There is no charge to participate; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Fun Day (June)
Join Friends of Acadia and park rangers for special field-day activities designed to help kids connect with nature and develop a sense of stewardship. Learn more on the Friends of Acadia website.

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...