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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.
Ranger Minute - In-Depth
Ranger Matt explains the ins and outs of Monument Cove and the Acadia Coast. Videocast - Windows Media (8.07 MB) Duration - 4 minutes Join Ranger Matt on his journey from the shore to the mountainside as he explains the creation of Acadia's dynamic coast. 
A whelk and a mussel feature in Ranger Eleanor's story. Intertidal Battlefield 
Ranger Lora explains why loons need their space. Looning Experience 
Ranger John shows off a bald eagle display. Bald Eagles 
Ranger Charlotte gives a closer look at granite. Geology of Cadillac Mountain 
Ranger Anne introduces tidal action on Acadia's shores. Tidal Variations 
Ranger Marc points out a red squirrel midden. Signs of Wildlife 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 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. 
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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.