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 ...

Eight people were laid off from Acadia National Park, cutting the popular tourist attraction's year-round staff by about 10%. Workers at Acadia National Park and the Substance Abuse and Mental ...

Here is the Acadia National Park Itinerary we used when we visited for 2 1/2 days. It was a bit rushed at times and we packed ...

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The best way to get around Acadia National Park is on foot. With 158 miles of historic trails made for hiking, Acadia is the perfect place to ditch the car and get outdoors. To reach the park ...

The best time to visit Acadia National Park is September through early October, after the summer crowds have left but before the temperatures drop below freezing. Visiting in March, April and May ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Conde Nast Travel named Acadia National Park as one of the most beautiful places in America. What Conde Nast said about it: "Acadia ...

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 ...