For leaf peeping trips to Acadia National Park, October is the best month ... Fall is a favorite time to experience the Downeast portion of Maine. Winter comes early to the Maine coast, and ...

On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." George Dorr was immediately named superintendent ...

Different times of year provide unique perspectives on Maine's ... September and October bring an array of colors that shouldn't be missed. Best Times to Visit Acadia National Park for Lower ...

The best time to visit Acadia National Park is September through early October, after the summer crowds have left but before the temperatures drop below freezing. Visiting in March, April and May ...

An artist’s view of Maine’s famous national park. Whenever I visit Acadia National Park on Maine’s coast, I am awed by the natural beauty. Headlands jutting out over crashing surf, rocky beaches, ...

This October, I finally convinced my family ... from beautiful scenery to full parking lots. Maine's Acadia National Park, which covers more than 47,000 acres, is one of the most beautiful places ...