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    Acadia

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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.

Education Intern Blog

The Education Program at Acadia National Park hires one or two Education Interns each spring and each fall to lead educational programs for elementary students in their classrooms and on class field trips to the park. Click below to read about the experiences of the Education Interns.

 
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Spring 2012 Education Interns Josh Hirsch and Matt Kessler

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Blog of Spring 2012 Education Interns Josh Hirsch and Matt Kessler

 
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Spring 2011 Education Intern Joanne Kellner

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Blog of Spring 2011 Education Intern Joanne Kellner

 
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Fall 2010 Education Interns Lisa and Sharon

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Blog of Fall 2010 Education Interns Lisa Frank and Sharon Flesch

 
Education Intern Kalie Gerenser

Spring 2010 Education Intern Kalie Gerenser

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Blog of Spring 2010 Education Intern Kalie Gerenser

 
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Spring 2009 Education Interns Cindy Hannon and Tori Marshall

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Blog of Spring 2009 Education Interns Tori Marshall and Cindy Hannon

Did You Know?

A park ranger points out features of a tree to visitors during a ranger program.

From late May to early October, park rangers at Acadia National Park offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides, and more. Check out the Beaver Log for a schedule of programs. More...