Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park covers 19,860 hectares (49,075 acres) of the Atlantic coast in southeastern Maine. It occupies most of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut and several smaller islands, as well as the southern tip of Schoodic Peninsula. Since the park is almost completely surrounded by the sea, it is characterized by a wave-eroded coastline. In its rugged, glacier-scoured interior are numerous valleys, lakes and peaks. There is a variety of land and sea life, both plant and animal in the park.

Acadia National Park includes Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the Atlantic Coast of the United States.

Archaeological investigation has uncovered that the Wabanaki people lived in the area over 10,000 years ago. During the 17th century Europeans started arriving in the area and later it started to be a popular place to spend the holidays. In 1919 the park was established as Lafayette National Park. Its name was changed to Acadia National Park in 1929.

Acadia National Park is a good place for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding, while acuatic activities such as swimming, kayaking and canoeing can be practisedon the lakes and beaches. Fishing and rock climbing are also popular. There are several camp sites in the park, as well as several museums and nature centers.