Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park in Maine is a 47,000-acre area on Mount Desert Island that is home to granite peaks that have been carved by glaciers over thousands of years, as well as forest, rocky coastlines, and beaches. The United States' highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coast, as well as a variety of habitats and a rich cultural history, are all protected by Acadia National Park. Besides being one of the best day trips in Maine, it also ranks among the top 10 most visited national parks in the US, receiving 4 million visitors annually. 158 kilometers of hiking paths, 45 miles of carriage roads, and 27 miles of old motorways are all accessible to visitors.
The largest island off the coast of Maine, Mount Desert Island, is where Acadia National Park is primarily situated. The park covers nearly half of the island, with the east and west sides being roughly separated by Somes Sound. Especially, you can stargaze in Acadia. One element of our environment that is accessible to people everywhere is the night sky. It is a resource that people have used for navigation and as a spiritual world throughout history. Everyone gets the opportunity to stare up into what lays above our earth, even though the night sky in Acadia differs slightly from the night sky in the Southern Hemisphere. Stargazing is a fantastic way to observe nature, learn about science, and reflect on the past.
Location: Maine, United States
Best time to visit: mid-October
Rankings:
- #3 Best Places to Visit in October
- #3 Best Places to Visit in Maine
- #5 Best Maine Beaches
