The Acadia National Park is located in Bar Harbor, just fifty mile from Bangor, Maine. Many people plan a three to four day stay, however once once in the park, the surrounding villages and towns just beckon to be explored and experienced. So it is best to plan for a bit of a change of plans, plan to have flexible plans when visiting this coastal town of Maine. Beautiful hotel accommodations are located here, as well as a variety of campgrounds for those nature lovers who really love to get the most from their outdoor adventures. Located within the park, is a vast coastline, with more than one hundred trails for hiking and just about fifty miles of horse and carriage trails.
Many people enjoy a bit of canoeing or kayaking off shore, and two of the beaches of Bar Harbor offer not only salt water swims, but freshwater as well. It is possible to just simply explore on one’s own, however there are excursions led by the camp rangers, which offer educational information, as well as fun. They outline the history of the culture of the region and the natural history. During the summer months there are many talks and lectures scheduled, boat rides, programs for the children to enjoy, and evening programs in the amphitheatre onsite. Children can also participate in the park’s Junior Ranger Program, either with groups of other children or with the entire family.
And as many people do love to travel with their beloved four legged creatures, pets are allowed in the campgrounds and the park, they just simply be on a leash at all time. They are not however, permitted to accompany any of the ranger led excursions. The road to the park opens on April 15th, and closes on December 1st. This is of course, dependent on the weather and the road may close due to large amounts of snowfall. This is one of the most scenic routes in the region and takes about three to fours to traverse the entire thing. The beauty of this area of the United States is extraordinary and the perfect area to just simple get away from it all.
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