The year has just started, yet we've already read a lot of concerning news regarding U.S. national parks. It all started with ...

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 ...

It was a gorgeous morning in late June, and we were in what might be the most idyllic section of Acadia National Park ... water and snacks in our daypacks. Nearby, park staff carefully weighed plastic ...

The National Park Service has closed carriage roads to all users until further notice to protect the roads during spring thaw ...

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 ...

There is so much to do and see both in and out of the park. You definitely won’t be bored here! After exploring Acadia National Park’s natural beauty for three weeks, we know what makes Acadia ...

A hiker was rescued from Acadia National Park on Sunday after slipping on ice and falling 25 feet off the trail.

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

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

Hilary Nangle A big reason visitors come to Bar Harbor in the first place is that the town is the gateway to Acadia National Park. The park wraps around Bar Harbor, and even some of its smaller ...