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Acadia National Park
Outdoor Activities
 

The diverse environments of Acadia National Park offer activities to suit every interest. Whether you are feeling adventurous and want to hike a mountain summit or would rather sit back and explore the park from the comfort of fare-free Island Explorer buses, you can do it in Acadia. Click on the links above for more information about the park's recreational opportunities.

In addition to activities in the park, local communities offer boat trips, whale watching, canoe rentals, ocean kayaking trips, and bus tours. For more information, contact local chambers of commerce.

 
Black and white image of a tent in spruce trees.
Camping in the park
Discover your camping options.
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Read the park newspaper, the Beaver Log, for listings of ranger-led programs and other important park information.
The Beaver Log!
Contains park highlights and safety information.
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A girl stands along the stone steps of the Kurt Diederich Path in this historic image taken around 1920.

Did You Know?
Acadia National Park contains more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails. Many of these trails were established by local village improvement societies in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today many of the historic features, such as stonework, are still visible.

Last Updated: November 08, 2011 at 07:43 MST