There are more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails within Acadia National Park. These trails were mainly established in the 1800's and early 1900's by local village improvement societies. The majority of stonework and historic features are still visible today.
Before the Europeans discovered this area, a group of native peoples lives on Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast. Cadillac Mountain is said to be the first place the sun touches America every morning, which is why the people called themselves the Wabanki, meaning "People of the Dawn."
Acadia National Park was first established in 1919 making it the first national park on the east coast. It is located on Mount Desert Island in Maine and stretches to a few surrounding, smaller islands. In total the national park takes up 41,933 acres of land. A wide variety of animals calls these islands off the coast of Maine home. There have been 338 bird species recorded along with 31 fish species. This park if the perfect place if you are looking for a place to enjoy nature and the scenery.
Before the Europeans discovered this area, a group of native peoples lives on Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast. Cadillac Mountain is said to be the first place the sun touches America every morning, which is why the people called themselves the Wabanki, meaning "People of the Dawn."
Acadia National Park was first established in 1919 making it the first national park on the east coast. It is located on Mount Desert Island in Maine and stretches to a few surrounding, smaller islands. In total the national park takes up 41,933 acres of land. A wide variety of animals calls these islands off the coast of Maine home. There have been 338 bird species recorded along with 31 fish species. This park if the perfect place if you are looking for a place to enjoy nature and the scenery.