• Granite mountains on islands along coast

    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.

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More Student Creations
Listen to recordings about Acadia and nature by students:

  • Acadia Song (mp3 - 1.9mb) by junior rangers in Mrs. Sawyer's 2006-2007 second-grade class in Brewer, Maine
  • "Nature Needs Kids" (mp3 - 879kb - © 2005 Jenny Morgan) by students at the Columbus (Ohio) School for Girls
 
 
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    The park bookstore carries trail and nature guides, maps, kids' books, and more. Read More

Did You Know?

Cobblestone Bridge, faced with rounded cobblestones, has a stream running underneath.

The historic carriage road system at Acadia National Park features 17 stone-faced bridges spanning streams, waterfalls, cliffs, and roads. The design of each bridge, such as Cobblestone Bridge, is unique.