Acadia National Park is located approximately six hours by car north of Boston. You will find granite cliffs side by side with sand and cobblestone beaches, meadows and marshes and dense evergreen forests. Everywhere the ocean makes its presence felt, whether by sight, sound or smell. Much of Acadia’s scenery is the result of glaciers carving through an east-west ridge of granite, leaving mountains separated by valleys and ponds.

Today people come from all parts of the globe to take Acadia National Park vacations. Some stay at the various hotels, while others believe that the primary attraction of Acadia National Park is its campgrounds. Those who wish to avoid the crowds take their Acadia National Park in the early fall, as opposed to the mid-summer. In fact, autumn is an excellent time to view another wonderful attraction of Acadia National Park vacations: the fall foliage. However, no matter when you decide to visit, you will always find a multitude of activities. You can take one of the many guided tours given by the park rangers, or hike or bike on your own. Fans of water sports may enjoy boating or kayaking. In the evening, you can attend a lecture or concert at the park’s amphitheater.

Since archeological evidence tells us that people lived here close to 5,000 years ago, let’s step into the Way Back Machine and explore the history of Acadia National Park Maine. The Red Paint People were first to inhabit this area. However, little is known about this tribe. We do know more about the Abnaki people, who inhabited the area in the 1500s. This was around the time that the first Europeans came to the area. The Abnakis called the area Pemetic, which means “sloping land.” If you are interested in these people, you will want to visit the Abbe Museum, an attraction of Acadia National Park that is located off the Park Loop Road. The collection at the Museum includes prehistoric pottery, baskets, porcupine quillwork, and a canoe and wigwam made from birch bark.

Did you know? That it comprises of about 47,000 acres of rock-bound coast, majestic mountains, vast woodlands, crystal clear lakes and a spectacular shoreline

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