Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Acadia National Park. Current Ranger Minutes are listed below, and more are sure to come. Check back often or subscribe to our news feed for the latest installment of Acadia's Ranger Minute.

The most recent Ranger Minutes...

Ranger Pete provides tips for tidepooling.

Tidepooling Tips
Videocast - Windows Media (6,292 KB) or Quicktime (1,889 KB)
Duration - 1 minute 35 seconds

Park Ranger Pete helps you safely explore the fascinating world of tidepools.

Ranger Chris guides your introduction to cobblestones.

Cobblestones of Acadia
Videocast - Windows Media (3,287 KB) or Quicktime (3,028 KB)
Duration - 2 minutes 33 seconds

Park Ranger Chris shows us what is special about enjoying the rocky shores of Acadia.

Ranger Charlotte gives a closer look at granite.

Geology of Cadillac Mountain
Videocast - Windows Media (5,749 KB) or Quicktime (2,171 KB)
Duration - 1 minute 52 seconds

Park Ranger Charlotte highlights the pink granite landscape of Cadillac Mountain.

Ranger Anne introduces tidal action on Acadia's shores.

Tidal Variations
Videocast - Windows Media (6,476 KB) or Quicktime (2,473 KB)
Duration - 2 minutes 6 seconds

Park Ranger Anne explains the forces that cause high and low tides in the ocean.

Ranger Therese shares tips for safe driving in the park.

Acadia Traffic Safety
Videocast - Windows Media (5,110 KB) or Quicktime (5,708 KB)
Duration - 2 minutes 40 seconds

Park Ranger Therese discusses traffic safety issues in the park.

Ranger Chris discusses pets in Acadia.

Pets in Acadia
Videocast - Windows Media (3,154 KB)
Duration - 2 minutes 54 seconds

Park Ranger Chris shares ways to best experience the park with your pet.

Ranger Marc points out a red squirrel midden.

Signs of Wildlife
Videocast - Windows Media (5,321 KB)
Duration - 1 minute 56 seconds

Park Ranger Marc reminds us to look not only for wildlife but also the signs they leave behind.

Satellite image of United States at night

Acadia's Night Sky
Audiocast - MP3 Audio (4,112 KB)
Duration - 4 minutes 23 seconds

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.