Friday marks the 95th anniversary of Acadia National Park being introduced to the world. The park was introduced as a national monument in 1916, and was then named "Lafayette National Park" after ...

then later redesignated the monument Lafayette National Park in 1919. A final name change occurred in 1929, and Acadia National Park was born. It’s the oldest national park east of the ...

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 ...

Acadia National Park, in southeastern Maine, is famous for these sorts of death-defying hikes with commanding views of the wild ocean, also known as rung and ladder trails. When I met up with my ...

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 ...

Five artists have accepted invitations to participate in the artist-in-residence program at Acadia National Park in 2025.