Acadia National Park is one of the most famous hiking destinations in Maine, and for very good reason. The park features more than 120 miles of hiking trails and more than 45 miles of smooth, gravel, ...

There are 63 national parks in the U.S. but only one in the Northeast. Acadia is located along the coast of Maine, near Bar Harbor. The nearest major airport is Maine's Bangor International Airport.

As of press time, some trails, campsites, and businesses are closed due to Covid-19 precautions. To check for safety protocols and potential closures, check individual websites before you go. When I ...

Acadia National Park, set on Maine's coastline, is best visited from late August to mid-October for stunning views. The park offers extensive outdoor activities, including hiking the 150 miles of ...

There aren’t any deserts to be found in New England, so the name of Maine’s “Mount Desert” Island comes as a bit of a shock to those unfamiliar with it. Today, about half of Mount Desert Island is ...

Year after year, Acadia is among America’s most visited national parks, and it’s easy to see why. “It is just stunningly beautiful,” said Perrin Doniger, vice president of ...

Editor’s note: Travel editor Susan Glaser visited Acadia National Park last month, before the federal government shutdown that started this week. The park is open, but the visitor center and nature ...