Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park



Location: Maine
Size: 47,633 acres
Established: 1919

Activities: Hiking, climbing, wildlife viewing, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, boating, horseback riding, auto touring, bird watching, nature walks, stargazing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
General Information for Acadia


Acadia National Park Official Website
Learn about camping, hiking, museums, and other activities and facilities at Acadia National Park. Also provides maps and photos.

National Park Service
A resource for information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Acadia National Park.


Pictures of Acadia National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A gallery of beautiful photos of Acadia National Park.

Photos by James Harrington
Aerial photo of Acadia.


Wildlife and Nature at Acadia


National Park Service Nature Guide
Photos and species accounts for birds, mammals, fishes, reptiles, and amphibians of Acadia.

USGS Bird Checklist for Acadia
List of birds found at Acadia and information about each species' abundance, habitat, and status throughout the year.

Wildlife at Acadia
Checklist of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles found at Acadia.

Checklist of Common Native Plants
List of common plants found at Acadia.

Geology of Acadia National Park
Detailed information about the geology of this park, including bedrock foundations, effects of glaciers, and shore patterns.


History of Acadia National Park


History and Culture of Acadia
From the National Park Service. Describes early history through the present.

Acadia History
Includes facts on the native peoples, European explorers, first settlers, early tourists, and timetable of land acquisitions.


Acadia Weather and Map