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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.

Special Events for Kids

Each year, the park offers special events for our younger visitors. Both of these events count toward Acadia Quest requirements. Check the schedule for more information about this year's events.

National Junior Ranger Day - April
As part of National Park Week, Acadia National Park and park partners team up annually to offer National Junior Ranger Day. 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 park. Bring a lunch and have your own picnic on the lawn, play habitat games, visit a beaver pond, and learn about Acadia`s wildlife, native plants, and human history. Enjoy a hike in the woods. There is no charge to participate; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Fun Day - July
Celebrate summer in Acadia! 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 for the park. Family Fun Day offers a wide range of activities to suit all interests. Learn more on the Friends of Acadia website.

 
Park rangers wearing model dragonfly wings stamps child's book
At National Junior Ranger Day, kids participate in many different activities.
NPS/Todd M. Edgar

Did You Know?

A girl stands along the stone steps of the Kurt Diederich Path in this historic image taken around 1920.

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.