Mount Desert

Blackwoods Campground is one of two campgrounds located within Acadia National Park. Since the park does not permit backcountry camping, options to stay outdoors in the actual park are limited to this campground and the Seawall Campground further south on Mt. Desert Island. There are places to camp ...

Otter Cliff – not to be confused with Otter Point – is a popular stop along the Ocean Path trail in Acadia National Park. This 110-foot cliff is one of the highest coastal headlands in North America and is a prime spot for rock climbing. If you don’t have your own gear, there are climbing tours avai...

Little Hunters Beach is a hidden gem in Acadia National Park. It’s the perfect place to get away from the crowds and listen to the crashing waves and the crackling of the cobblestones. You might be tempted to venture in to the water, but beware – cool waters and strong currents do not make this a sw...

Being in the center of Mt. Desert Island, you are just a quick drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. This campground offers waterfront and off-waterfront sites. The waterfront is right along Somes Sound and offers amazing views at anytime of the day. We went during off season (no reservation...

When we saw that the weather in Acadia was going to be mid 40's and sunny in March, we decided we had to go. However, when you go in March there are a lot of different things about Acadia National Park that are helpful to know. First of all, it is recommended that you camp at Blackwoods Campground i...

This has been one of my favorite winter adventures that I have had in a long time. There were gorgeous views of Somes Sound, we saw three snowy owls and there is a gorgeous frozen waterfall on the way up to the summit! Because much of the Park Loop Road is closed in winter, we started our hike from ...

Thuya Garden is a separate portion of a larger preserve. You can reach this garden by either parking on route 3 heading north a quarter mile past the main entrance or you can park in the actual Thuya Garden lot. If you park on Route 3, you can enjoy a nice walk through the Maine forest on your way t...

Asticou Azalea Garden is a portion of 1400 acres managed by Land & Garden Preserve. Here, you park at a small parking lot on the east side of 198 close to the intersection of Peabody Dr. and 198. Parking is limited so if it is full come back in a bit! From the parking lot you can follow a trail sout...

You can reach the northern shore of Long Pond by following 102 South until you reach Somesville. A few miles past this you will notice a Kayak Rental shop on your right and Whitney Farm Road. You can park near here and utilize the shore to put your kayak in, or you can rent from the shop. A pull off...