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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.
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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.
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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.
Movies
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Wildlife 
Ranger Marc points out a red squirrel midden. NPS Signs of Wildlife Park Ranger Marc reminds us to look not only for wildlife but also the signs they leave behind. 
Spring peeper. NPS Spring Peepers The sounds of spring peepers near Jordan Pond usher in spring at Acadia National Park. Audio recorded by NPS/Todd M. Edgar. 
Winter Wren USFWS Winter Wren Song Recorded at the Schoodic Peninsula in July, the winter wren projects its unique song. Audio by NPS/Karen Lanier. 
Science 
Satellite image of U.S. at night. NPS Acadia's Night Sky Visiting Park Scientist Chad Moore stands atop Cadillac to survey the other half of the park - the night. Night sky images from Acadia and other parks can be found at the National Park Service Natural Lightscapes website. 
Beach cobbles. NPS Cobblestone Beach The distinctive sound of the surf churning through the cobbles of Cobblestone Beach. Audio recorded by NPS/Todd M. Edgar. 
Ranger Matt explains the ins and outs of Monument Cave and the Acadia Coast. NPS Creating Acadia's Coastline Join Ranger Matt on his journey from the shore to the mountainside as he explains the creation of Acadia's dynamic coast. 
Activities 
Heading out in search of true bugs. NPS/Karen Lanier 2008 BioBlitz: True Confessions of the True Bug Blitzers Seasonal Ranger Karen Lanier filmed and created this video highlighting the people of the 2008 Hemiptera Blitz. 
Enjoying the outdoors at SEA. NPS/Karen Lanier Student Education Adventure Discover what it's like at SEA - the Schoodic Education Adventure! Join teachers and students during their visit to the park's residential education program. 
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Did You Know?
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. During certain times of the year, it is the first place in the U.S. to see sunrise.