YourAcadiaNPS

Pictures & Stories From Park Visitors

Ever wondered how to share a photo of your park experience with the world through Acadia's public outreach sites?

It's easy. Just tag it @acadianps on Instagram.

Since 2017, we've watched there for content that we think other visitors might find interesting and engaging. We reach out to individuals through comments and direct messages using the official AcadiaNPS government organization account with a trademark arrowhead profile image.

We won't use anything without your express permission, or without including your photo credit. In some cases, if we have your continued consent, we might also use your image on a web page or print publication.

 

Photo courtesy of Harry Collins, @harrycollinsphotography. Used with permission.

Posted Jan 12, 2024

A photograph taken by visitor Harry Collins, of Hellertown, PA, in June 2020 at Echo Lake is featured on the 2025 Annual Pass for Acadia National Park.

"This common loon had caught a crayfish for its chick and repeatedly tried to feed it, however the crayfish was too large. The adult broke it apart and tried again but the chick was still unsuccessful at getting it down. The adult would eventually go on to eat it and come back with a smaller fish for the chick instead."

The Annual Pass is available for purchase at an Entrance Station located at the intersection of the Park Loop Road with Schooner Head Road. Digital passes are available at recreation.gov. Learn more at go.nps.gov/AcadiaPass.

 

Photo courtesy of Reese Martin @dr.reese.birds. Used with permission.

Posted Jan 19, 2024

Reese Martin, of Buda, TX, shares an encounter with a Ruby-crowned kinglet from the top of the Beehive Trail in October.

"After visiting New Hampshire for a wedding, my fiancée and I took off for a whirlwind trip to Acadia National Park. Our first hike of the trip was Beehive Loop. After working our way up the ladders and taking some time at the top to enjoy the views we ran into this little guy as soon as we started the descent. A true cherry on top of an exhilarating hike!"

Learn more at the official Acadia National Park website, go.nps.gov/acadia

 

Photo courtesy of Justin Leveillee @embracelivingphoto. Used with permission.

Posted Jan 26, 2024

Justin Leveillee, of Coventry, RI, shares a photo he first posted Jan 10.

"I have long been wanting to photograph Jordan Pond iced over. I finally got my chance. When I visited on Saturday morning, it wasn't quite frozen with ice patties sloshing around in the wind. I knew the next morning they would be frozen solid. The blocks of ice froze up beautifully overnight, creating some interesting patterns."

Learn more at the official Acadia National Park website, go.nps.gov/acadia