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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.

SEA Teacher Institutes

Park ranger and teacher identify plants.

Teacher institutes guide exploration of the the park.

NPS/Karen Lanier

Teachers interested in qualifying to bring their students to the residential Schoodic Education Adventure (SEA) program must attend a mandatory accredited institute to learn about programming options, campus logistics, funding assistance, and other important information.

Several different multi-day institutes are offered. See Professional Development for a current list of topics and dates.

For institute details and applications, contact the SEA Director via e-mail or call 207-288-8808.

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.