July 25, 2008
Learn about (true) BUGS! Hemiptera, that is...
Acadia National Park staff and local experts will present a free public workshop called “BioBlitz for Beginners: True Bugs” on Sunday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Winter Harbor, Maine, as part of the 2008 BioBlitz.

July 23, 2008
Otter Cliffs Climbing Routes Closed
The climbing routes of Otter Cliffs previously known as The Black Crack, Riptide, and Razor Crack (a.k.a. Razor Flake) were closed on Thursday, July 17, until further notice.

July 23, 2008
Closures at Jordan and Beech Cliffs are Rescinded
The wildlife closures at Jordan Cliff and Beech Cliff are being rescinded and the trails will be opened on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

July 11, 2008
Acadia HawkWatch Volunteer Needed!
Acadia National Park is seeking one or more volunteers for the HawkWatch program, which runs from August 21 through mid-October.

April 25, 2008
First Centennial Projects Coming to Acadia
Acadia received funding for two Centennial Challenge projects: Engage Youth and Creating Stewardship through Discovery.

April 10, 2008
2008 National Junior Ranger Day at Acadia National Park
National Junior Ranger Day will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sieur de Monts Spring area in Acadia National Park. The park, the Dorr Museum of College of the Atlantic, and the Bar Harbor Garden Club have teamed together to offer many different activities for families with children 12 years old or younger.

April 08, 2008
Peregrine Falcons Nesting - Precipice, Valley Cove, and Beech Cliff Closed
Peregrine falcons have again been observed defending nesting territories and engaging in breeding behavior at the Precipice, Valley Cove, and Beech Cliffs. Areas in and around these cliffs are closed to all visitor and operational activities.

April 07, 2008
Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center to Open - 2008
The Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center are scheduled to open on April 15. Road crews are out this week clearing the remaining ice and snow.

March 31, 2008
Acadia Carriage Roads Annual Closure - 2008
The carriage road system in Acadia National Park will be closed to all users until the roads thaw sufficiently to allow use without causing damage. The closure began on March 31, 2008, and is expected to last at least two weeks.

January 29, 2008
2007 Acadia National Park Visitation Increases
Last year Acadia National Park visitation increased 5.7% over 2006, to 2.2 million visitors.