A wave crashes against a large rock and splashes into the evening sky. As hues of pink and orange streak the clouds and the sun sinks into the Schoodic Coast, you sigh with satisfaction. The day spent entirely outdoors has come to a beautiful end.
This feeling of contentment comes from our No. 1 Adventure Site, Acadia National Park on Maine’s Atlantic coast. So, put on a pair of sneakers and really delve into this ruggedly stunning park with features such as Cadillac Mountain, standing at 1,530-ft. as the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. Other mountains worth noticing are the Otter and Great Head Cliffs. These solid pink granites offer sea cliff climbing – a daring sport not usually available elsewhere with a rewarding view at the top.
We believe that everything happens for a reason and the forests of Mount Desert Island are living proof. A tragic fire in 1947 burned more than 17,000 acres of spruce-fir forest. However, in their place grew deciduous trees, which makes for an amazing autumn hike. It seems as if the fire left its mark through the bursts of red, orange and yellow leaves that now paint Acadia.
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Region: Downeast Acadia
Related activities: Look for more than plants and animals on your nature hike. There is a historic carriage road system that runs through Acadia National Park and features 17 stone-faced bridges over streams, waterfalls, cliffs and roads. Each bridge has a unique design.
Highlights: For avid aviary-enthusiasts, Acadia National Park is a gold-mine for birdwatching. Spot a glimpse of black-throated blue warblers, eastern wood-peewees, black-capped chickadees, peregrine falcons and much more.
Fun facts: Indications of American Indian encampments in Acadia National Park, such as deep shell heaps, date back to 6,000 years ago.
Photos courtesy of Acadia National Park.
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