Acadia Information Center
General Information
Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island
What's so special about Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island? Here is the answer.
Maps of Mount Desert Island
A map of the island showing the towns and villages as well as the Park boundaries.
How to get to Mount Desert and Acadia National Park
A listing of companies providing transportation to, from and around the Mount Desert area, including airport information and driving routes.
Maine Mileage Chart
A chart showing the driving distance between the major destinations in Maine.
A Brief One-Day Tour
For those who only have one day to see Acadia, here is our recommendation.
Average Temperature Chart & Weather Report
Average high and low temperatures for the Mount Desert/Bar Harbor area and a weather report for today.
Kids, Kids, Kids
Activities of special interest to children.
Fresh and Salt Water Fishing
License requirements and general fishing conditions at various times during the year.
Hiking in Acadia National Park
A brief description of some of the many hiking trails on Mount Desert Island, grouped by degree of difficulty.
Fall Foliage in the Mount Desert Island Area
Information on average dates for peak color of the fall foliage along the Maine coast and tips on visiting in the fall.
Whales and Puffins
Everyone wants to see whales and puffins. Here is how to do it.
Bugs and Insects
What about black flies and mosquitoes? Not to worry.
How To Eat Lobster
Step by step instructions on how to eat "lobstah" in the shell.
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