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Brochure 7: Text > Protect Acadia
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TEXT: Protect Acadia
SYNOPSIS:
This section lists congestion issues across the park and offers readers tips, strategies, and suggestions for alternative experiences.
TEXT:
Acadia consistently ranks among the most-visited parks in the United States. During peak season, typically May through October, it can be a challenge to experience some of the park’s more popular attractions without feeling crowded.
Low-Impact Transportation Options
Always visit Acadia with a backup plan. If a parking lot or area is full when you arrive, pick a new destination. • Leave your car behind. Walk on a village connector trail, ride your bike, or take the fare free Island Explorer bus into Acadia. • Enjoy a car free biking experience by using Acadia’s carriage roads. Yield to horses and pedestrians, wear a helmet, and watch your speed for a safer ride. • Enjoy a summit view by hiking one of Acadia’s historic trails. Stay on established trails and wear sturdy hiking shoes for a safer hike.
Experience Special Places in New Ways
Don’t miss Acadia at night. Seek out moonrise over a beach, shooting stars over a mountain, or owl calls echoing into the stillness of a forest trail. • Avoid crowds at sunrise and sunset by picking a new place or new way to experience these magical moments. Watch sunrise along the shore or take a sunset boat ride. • Do your favorite things at new times of the day. Visit Acadia in early morning or late afternoon to find less-crowded experiences. • Visit in winter, spring, or late fall to experience Acadia at its most peaceful.
Make It a Maine Experience
Make Maine your destination, not only Acadia. • Spend the middle of the day, the park’s busiest time, exploring activities around Acadia in museums, libraries, historical societies, gardens, galleries, gift shops, and other local venues. • Extend your Maine adventure by visiting three other National Park Service sites. Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Patten. Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada, and Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, Calais.
Description
Computer-generated voice recording from an audio described version of the souvenir park brochure for Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine. (2024 edition)
Date Created
03/02/2024
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