"Sweet Meat & Other Rewards: Acadia National Park" Top 5 Page for this destination Acadia National Park by richiecdisc

Acadia National Park Travel Guide: 271 reviews and 483 photos

sunrise on Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park

It is not difficult to see why Acadia National Park is so popular. Though encompassing 35,000 acres, it is a very user-friendly and accessible tract of incredibly scenic coastal and forested land. With the best of Maine’s rugged coast as its calling card, it is among the top twenty most visited national parks. A twenty-mile loop road allows people of all capabilities to explore the main park features via either private automobile or free Island Explore Shuttles. For those so inclined, there is a fair number of hiking trails generally of short length and of varying ability levels. With roots dating back to the early 1900s, Acadia is beloved especially by all New Englanders who see the park’s natural beauty as perhaps the entire area’s most cherished asset. But no matter where you hail from, going “down East,” as locals call it will undoubtedly get into your bones. Once away, you will find yourself hankering not only for the sheer cliffs and rough blue waters, but for the friendly homey welcome you have left behind too.

Last visit to Acadia National Park: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Dec 4, 2003
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one happy hiker, D gets the sweet meat - Acadia National Park

the sweet meat.... Favorites (4)

It was cold inside the rustic building so we kept out coats on for what seemed an eternity, watching others sloppily... more travel advice

the classic Maine resident - Acadia National Park

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If you did some tough hikes, reward yourself with a great lobster dinner at one of the local lobster pounds. It ain't... more travel advice

atop he Precipice Trail - Acadia National Park

rewards program, non-hikers need not... Favorites (4)

There were a few options but we decided on the Gorham Mountain Trail, as the closer Beehive Trail was another... more travel advice

D tackles the Precipice - Acadia National Park

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toonsarah Jan 21, 2012 at 3:34 AM Report Abuse

We loved Acadia when we there many years ago - great photos here that brought back some good memories :-) My mouth is watering at your description of those lobsters!
SteveOSF Apr 3, 2008 at 11:51 AM Report Abuse

I wanted to hike in Acadia when we were in New England in 2006, but just did not have enough time to explore Maine. Only spent one day in Maine and that was en-route back to Boston from New Hampshire. Steve
AnitaJRT Jan 22, 2006 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Lovely photo, you have a wonderful "eye" -- great page! Thanks for sharing!
sue&gene Jun 18, 2005 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Sure wish I had read your pages before our recent trip to Maine.
basstbn Jan 14, 2005 at 4:40 PM Report Abuse

What a great place to visit! I hope I can make it there someday. Your comments are extremely helpful, and the photos are excellent.
judyintaiwan Oct 1, 2004 at 6:47 AM Report Abuse

Very nice and beautiful pages you have on here. thanks for sharing with us. Greetings from Taiwan.
Myndo Jun 6, 2004 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

Wow. I am so impressed by your pages - and not only about Acadia. What are you? Official writer of Travel books? Then you are competing with yourself here :-)
Jehcekah Mar 3, 2004 at 1:40 PM Report Abuse

Awesome page and tips! I am planning a trip to the Acadia area for this summer and I can only hope that it is as fun as your trip sounds! Thank for the fantastic info!!
kazander Feb 2, 2004 at 9:57 AM Report Abuse

Great tips and photos. I'm thinking about going this summer, I'll have to get in shape for that precipice trail!!!
pintoisgod Dec 19, 2003 at 7:36 AM Report Abuse

U were SO close Acadia's best resource. Tom St. Germain owns Jack Russell's BrewPub and Maine Coast Brewing CO. He wrote a bunch of books re: area and LOVES to talk. Next time you come, drink the free beer, & talk to Tom about the abandoned trails in ANP.