Otter Point, Acadia National Park
My first drive around Acadia National Park's loop road was full of ooh's and aah's, but I think the first…
Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island's rocky coast doesn't get any better than at Thunder Hole. This stretch of coastline on the east…
Sand Beach, Acadia National Park
Even though Mount Desert Island is surrounded by water, there are relatively few spots for swimming. So, if you're hoping…
Acadia Hike: Precipice Trail to Champlain Mountain
About halfway up the Precipice Trail, I met a couple climbing down. The guy said, "Isn't this great? It's like…
Dorr Mountain Via Emery, Schiff Paths, Dorr North Ridge Trial
This time, I wasn't going to screw it up. This time, I was headed straight to the top of Dorr…
Halfway Up Dorr Mountain, Acadia National Park
It was early in the morning on my second day in Acadia. I had watched the sun rise on Cadillac…
Wild Gardens of Acadia – Sieur de Monts Spring
Whether you're looking for a half-day hike or a 15 minute stroll, you'll want to stop at the Sieur de…
Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park's centerpiece is the highest mountain on Mount Desert Island: Cadillac Mountain. At just 1,528 feet (470 meters),…
Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads
Just about every National Park has some sort of scenic drive, viewpoints, and hiking trails. Acadia offers something else. The…
Acadia National Park’s Loop Road
It would be a shame for you to go to Acadia National Park, and only have enough time to do…