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Fees: $49 adults, $27 children 6–14, $9 children age 5 and under.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Spot seabirds and marine mammals on a cruise along coastal Acadia. Explore beautiful Baker Island on a moderate hike, viewing historic homesteads, a lighthouse, and geology. Five hours.
Check campground bulletin boards or visitor centers for a complete list of program topics. Parking area near the amphitheater accommodates non-campers. One hour
Location: Dorr Hall at Schoodic Education and Research Center
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Drop by between 1 and 2 pm to meet some marine creatures and learn about their adaptations to constantly changing conditions between the tides. One hour.
Fees: $54 per person, including the bike, helmet and tour.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Enjoy the car-free carriage roads at a comfortable pace while discovering the diverse beauty of Acadia. Twenty-one speed bike, transport to the park, and gear provided for the full day. 2.5 hours, 6 mile moderate ride.
Be a citizen scientist helping to study mercury pollution by collecting juvenile dragonflies. You’ll wade into a lake, get muddy, and discover some amazing aquatic creatures. Three hours.
Check campground bulletin boards or visitor centers for a complete list of program topics. Parking area near the amphitheater accommodates non-campers. One hour
Location: Eliot Hall parking area at Schoodic Institute
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Join a ranger on this moderate, uneven trail to monitor local plants using Nature’s Notebook. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks. 1.5 to 2 hours
Hike a challenging trail to a special overlook for sunset as you uncover changes to Acadia’s landscape. Bring water, layers, sturdy shoes, and flashlight. 1.5 to 3 hours.
Location: Schoodic Woods Campground Ranger Station
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
2 hours, Schoodic Woods Campground Ranger Station. Join a ranger for a look at ecology along this 1-2 mile (1.6 to 3.2 km) moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, bring water.
Location: Eliot Hall parking area, Schoodic Education and Research Center
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Join a ranger on this moderate, uneven trail to monitor local plants using Nature’s Notebook. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks. 1.5 to 2 hours
Hike a challenging trail to a special overlook for sunset as you uncover changes to Acadia’s landscape. Bring water, layers, sturdy shoes, and flashlight.
Check campground bulletin boards or visitor centers for a complete list of program topics. Parking area near the amphitheater accommodates non-campers. One hour
Check campground bulletin boards or visitor centers for a complete list of program topics. Parking area near the amphitheater accommodates non-campers. One hour
Get the inside scoop on habitats, ecology, and history during this nature walk with children’s activities. Wear close-toed shoes for rocky and wet areas. Ages 12 and under. One hour.
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