A stunning view of Acadia National Park with lush greenery, pristine lakes, and dramatic mountain landscapes.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the largest national park in the United States is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska? Covering an area of approximately 13.2 million acres, it is larger than the country of Switzerland. The park features stunning mountains, glaciers, and diverse wildlife.

Did you know that the national park system in the United States encompasses a diverse range of landscapes and ecosystems? From the towering cliffs of Yosemite National Park to the pristine beaches of Virgin Islands National Park, the national park system protects a wide variety of natural wonders, historical sites, and cultural treasures.

Did you know that the Grand Canyon is not only a natural wonder but also a national park? Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona offers breathtaking views of the iconic, massive canyon formed by the Colorado River. It is one of the most famous and visited national parks in the United States.

Did you know that the most visited national park in the United States is Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the park attracts millions of visitors each year. It is known for its lush forests, scenic drives, and abundant wildlife.

Did you know that the United States was the first country in the world to establish a national park? Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, was the first national park in the United States and the world. It is renowned for its geothermal features, including the famous Old Faithful geyser.

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Acadia National Park

One of the most popular national parks on the east coat of the USA, Acadia is exceptional not just for its Atlantic Ocean seascape, but for the fact that a charming town, Bar Harbor, sits in its midst. The park is located largely on Mount Desert Island in Maine, home of lobster rolls (you must try one when you go there!) and salt water taffy.

Acadia National Park is an idyllic balance of seaside resort town and natural splendour, with lovely little inns (stay at The Ledgelawn Inn; you’ll love it) and excellent camping. The town is historic, with a Civil War-era cemetery.

Explore the rocky beaches, climb (in your car...) Cadillac Mountain, the highest on America’s east coast, and walk the Jordan Pond nature trail. Here you might be lucky and see a moose, a bear or even a whale offshore. Seabirds abound.

Before you reluctantly take yourself away from Acadia National Park, be sure to stop and watch the action at Thunder Hole. Plan to visit one to two hours before the tide is high. The ocean waters submerge this unusual cave at high tide and in so doing, they make a sound that resembles thunder. Oh, and wear a raincoat; the water can shoot as high as a three-storey building when it collides with the rocks.