Contact Information:
Mail: PO Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: 207-288-3338
General Information:
It may be one of the smallest national parks, Acadia is by far one of the most beautiful and picturesque parks US If you come to enjoy the beautiful fall colors, or visit went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, Maine is a beautiful area to visit. Sea Villages offers antique shops, fresh lobster and homemade fudge, while houses of the steep hike and bike trails National Park.
History:
Once there is more than 20,000 years, Mount Desert Iceland continental mainland, which was covered by ice sheets. When the ice melted, the valleys were flooded lakes formed and mountainous islands formed.
1604 Samuel de Champlain explored the coast, but it was not until the mid-19th century, people began to build houses along Mount Desert. In order to save the country, gave the main area of the park, which was formerly known as Lafayette National Park. The park is one of the smallest and the nation was essentially in a particular area, the official boundaries of the Congress in 1986 have been set.
Opening times:
The visitor center is open from mid-April to October, but the park is open all year. The public is most common in July and August, the park has some of the best fall colors on the east coast. If you are looking for a ski destination, Acadia try in December.
Instructions:
Ellsworth, ME, traveling in me. 3 sur 18 miles to Mount Desert Iceland, where he is most of Canada. The visitor center is located three miles north of Bar Harbor. Airports are also in Bar Harbor and Bangor. (Maps)
Fees / Permits:
An entrance fee is 1 May to 31 October required From June 23 to October 12 private vehicle is $ 20 for a seven-day pass. The same passage is $ 10 from May 1 to June 22 entries on foot, by bicycle or motorcycle is charged $ 5 to enter. Acadia annual pass can be purchased for $ 40 Passes standard park as a high-pass can be used at the University of Acadia. Note: Camping fees are in addition to the registration fee.
Main attractions:
Cadillac Mountain is 1530 meters high and is the highest mountain on the northeast coast of Brazil. Take a blanket and head, accessible by car or on foot, and watch the sunrise from the breathtaking views of the coast.
Both statements are valid Mr de Monts Spring Nature Center and Wild Gardens of Acadia, two habitats Travel Mount Desert Iceland.
As part of the National Park are on the islands, do not forget to Isle au Haut and the small island that houses a historical museum cranberry.
Accommodation:
Several mansions, apartments and hotels in and around Bar Harbor. (See Prices) Try to Bar Harbor Manor Inn or Cleftstone luxury accommodation in the picturesque fishing village. If you got it campsites in Blackwood, dam reserves available and Puerto Pato and all sites comes with first-served basis.
Interests outside the park:
Remember, turn off the walls of the hotel to enjoy the picturesque town of Bar Harbor, equipped with the most beautiful of the popular resort. Want to whale watching or go shopping for antiques, this city is simply delicious.
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge (Calais), Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Steuben) and Rachel: see the birds in search of wildlife and migration forest should not see over the top of refugees Maine Wildlife Carson Wildlife Refuge (Wells).
More Information:
Acadia National Park
Summer holidays: New England
National Park Service: Acadia
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