You need certain things before you go to the park.
Acadia National Park is one of the most popular American parks. It is situated along the mid-section of the Maine coast, in the southwest part of Bar Harbor. This national park is known to preserve nearly half of Mount Desert Island, a part of the Isle au Haut, the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, and several portions of sixteen tiny outlying islands. It is quite spacious and worth seeing during the summer season.
The park is so beautiful and the environment is so pleasant and peaceful that it attracts hundreds of visitors every month. It has nicely preserved the natural beauty of rocky headlands, especially the high mountains present on the Atlantic coast. Acadia National Park boasts an island landscape and a glaciated coastal. If you get the chance to go there, you will find so many habitats, an utmost level of biodiversity, rich cultural heritage, and clean air with crystal clear water.
What Makes Acadia National Park So Famous?
The park is famous across Maine and the United States for its tallest mountain, which is present on the Atlantic Coast of the United States (Cadillac Mountain). Besides, it has some U-shaped valleys, granite domes, and cobble beaches. The streams, lakes, wetlands, meadows, forests, and coastlines have beautifully contributed to the diversity of animals and plants all over the park. As of 2017, it is spread in an area of 49,075 acres (198.6 km2).
The Rich History of the Park
In addition to being a beautiful tourist destination, Acadia is known for its rich human history that dates back over ten thousand years. The Wabanaki people were forefront in this area in the past. In the 17th century, European explorers and fur traders started coming to this part of the world. From the 19th century onward, an influx of summer visitors was seen. Wealthy families used to come here to spend quality time.
What Do You Need to Know Before Going to Acadia National Park?
Though Acadia National Park is worth checking this summer, you cannot go there without remembering the basic things. First of all, from May to October, you can visit the park through a fare-free Island Explorer bus. This bus system has been introduced to bring more and more people to the park without any charges. However, the service is available at limited routes and in a couple of areas. Besides, you will have to make an online vehicle reservation to drive and park on the Cadillac Summit Road. This rule is applicable to those who want to go to the national park in the daytime. Visitor access to the historic Eagle Lake Carriage Road may be reduced during times when a rehabilitation and preservation construction project is initiated.
People are always suggested to leave their firewood at home. Insect pests can pose serious threats to forests. While Acadia a dog-friendly national park, your pets should be kept on a leash that is less than six feet long. Dogs cannot be brought on six cliff ladder trails and beaches. Campfire, overnight parking, and camping are not allowed outside the designated campgrounds. You may have to make an online reservation, which is available at Recreation.gov.