On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." George Dorr was immediately named superintendent ...

Here are some of the best US vacations for seniors to enjoy. One of the most scenic ways to experience Maine is to visit Acadia National Park. With its coastal beauty along the Atlantic Ocean, its ...

MOUNT DESERT, Maine — Acadia National Park sees millions of visitors every year and unfortunately many get injured needing to ...

Friends of Acadia hosted a ribbon-cutting Tuesday for a $3.3 million seasonal housing complex for Acadia National Park workers. “Employees make it possible to fulfill our mission to protect and ...

Cruise ships are viewed as both bounty and burden in Bar Harbor, Maine, where the ships’ passengers boost the town’s economy ...

Friends of Acadia’s 2024 Take Pride in Acadia Day brought out enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to rake leaves and clear ...

A summertime visit to a U.S. national park is something that looms large ... out an objective view of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking trails ...

Acadia National Park reports that it set a new record for visitors over Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend. The previous peak ...