One of the charms of Acadia is the way subtle human “improvements” work with the park’s thick spruce-fir forests, rugged mountains, and steep cliffs to make it all accessible—and just a bit thrilling.

The Ocean Path is one of Acadia’s most iconic and accessible trails. Running parallel to Park Loop Road, this mostly flat path connects Sand Beach to Otter Point and offers nonstop views of rocky ...

A nearly 40-metre white pine shaded what was left of the trail. The best indication of which way to walk was an auburn arc of fallen pine needles, bending to the right. Then a small clearing. Then ...

All this year we've asked our Conor Knighton to head out ON THE TRAIL. It's an appreciation of our National Parks in this, their Centennial Year. And to begin, he's at our easternmost National Park -- ...

Acadia National Park’s trails offer everything from gentle shoreline strolls to iron-rung cliff climbs, all set against Maine’s dramatic coastal beauty. With over 150 miles of routes, you can explore ...

Cross-country ski tracks criss-cross at an intersection of carriage roads in Acadia National Park on Jan. 31, 2023, on Mount Desert Island. Signs posted at the intersections help skiers navigate.

Acadia National Park is, in many ways, the crown jewel of America's Atlantic Coastline. With its prime location among the scenic shores of Maine, Acadia combines the splendor of New England's ...

The Precipice Trail is one of the most rewarding hikes in the park for physically strong, experienced hikers who aren't afraid of heights. The challenging, 3.2-mile round-trip route ascends 1,000 feet ...

Miles Howard is a regular Globe Ideas contributor and author of the Substack newsletter Mind the Moss. I first saw Acadia National Park’s iconic oceanside cliffs years ago through the windshield of a ...

Bar Harbor, Maine -- 10/25/23 -- A maple tree puts on a brilliant display beside Breakneck Road on Oct. 25, in Acadia National Park. (Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki) Acorns rolled and crunched beneath ...

BAR HARBOR, Maine - Acadia National Park says the popular Precipice Trail is open now that nine peregrine falcon chicks have left their nests. The Precipice Trail, the Valley Cove Trail and the Jordan ...