• Granite mountains on islands along coast

    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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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.

  • Reopening

    June 14, 2013: The Western Mountain road loop is now open.

Ranger Minutes - Tips and Information

Park ranger sits on rocks.

Ranger Therese wants you to enjoy the trails.

Plan Your Hike
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Duration - 1 minute 37 seconds

Park Ranger Therese reminds you about things to consider when you plan a hike in Acadia.
 
Park ranger with bike stands near carriage road sign.

Learn how to bike safely from Ranger Chris.

Biking Safety
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Duration - 1 minute 40 seconds

Park Ranger Chris explains the rules of the road for bicycling throughout the park.
 
Park ranger crouches at the side of a tidepool.

Ranger Pete provides tips for tidepooling.

Tidepooling Tips
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Duration - 1 minute 35 seconds

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

 
Park ranger stands on cobblestone beach

Ranger Chris guides your introduction to cobblestones.

Cobblestones of Acadia
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Duration - 2 minutes 33 seconds

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

 
Park ranger stands outside park vehicle.

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.

 
Park ranger stands outside vehicle.

Ranger Chris discusses pets in Acadia.

Pets in Acadia
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Duration - 2 minutes 54 seconds

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

Did You Know?

From atop Cadillac Mountain, the sun is just starting to rise over the Porcupine Islands.

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.