Group of people standing on a  rocky shore with a National Park Ranger.

Layers of Change

Acadia National Park

  • Every week on Friday at 10:00 AM from June 23, 2026 to September 04, 2026
  • Free

Explore one of Acadia's cobblestone beaches to learn how the geologic history of Mount Desert Island has shaped the park we see today.  This is a nearly 1-mile walk over uneven surfaces for the entire program.

Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Seawall Picnic Area

Latitude and Longitude 44.238789, -68.301852

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

June 23, 2026 to September 04, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: geology acadia