National park fans are likely familiar with some of Acadia's most famous sights ... a large boulder that somehow "balances" at the edge of a cliff in apparent defiance of gravity.

If you're seeking Acadia's rugged, cliff-edged and spruce-lined shorefront, you'll find it here. Another classic stop along the Park Loop Road, Otter Cliff is a giant 110-foot-high granite ...

Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is Norway 's most iconic natural wonder. The hike to this flat-topped cliff rewards hikers with breathtaking views over the Lysefjord. Starting early in the morning, hikers ...

Whenever I visit Acadia National Park on Maine’s coast, I am awed by the natural beauty. Headlands jutting out over crashing surf, rocky beaches, glacier-carved granite cliffs, woodlands, lakes and ...

the park closes the access road for the winter season. Pack blankets and hold on to your hats, too, as it gets chillier as you ascend. Jordan Pond is a gorgeous lake in Acadia and is one no ...

National Parks may feel tame, but hike the steep and craggy Precipice Trail in Maine’s Acadia National Park and you’re ... vertical drops and exposed cliffs make it extremely hazardous.

The closures are to preserve the roads from damage. The park will reopen them when surfaces dry out and become firm again.

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 ...

Why New England's most beautiful places are must-visit spots, according to Boston.com readers who responded to our informal ...

When planning your summer vacation, keep in mind that Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia will require a reservation starting in May.