We enjoyed roasting hot dogs around a fire.
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The 1901 Frensel lens was covered with a red plastic surround for many years. In 2020, the United States Coast Guard removed the red plastic covering and put in a red LED light within the lens, so the beautiful More
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NPS ranger, Warren A. William[s] talking into a walkie talkie in Acadia National Park.
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On Park Science Day we celebrated the grand opening of the new climate science exhibits at Sieur de Monts Nature Center.
Ranger Michael explains how we monitor fish and the current project to replace road culverts to allow fish to pass through to breeding areas.
New alternative fuel vehicles will help the park lessen our environmental impacts.
The Porcupine Islands dot across Frenchman Bay. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nautical chart of Maine coast, Mount Desert Island, and surrounding islands (Swans Island, Long Island, Great Cranberry Island, and Islesford). Chart includes a notes panel along right side which details the bo More
A view from the Jordan Pond House includes the tea lawn, social paths, low blueberry thickets, and Jordan Pond. The Bubbles can be seen in the distance.
Low tide uncovers a whole new world. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
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In the soft light of sunset the photographer's world is alit!
Historic circulation systems associated with the Jordan Pond House landscape have played a role in the development of the area. Here, the social trail on the left follows the edge of the historic tea lawn, and More
Emerald ash borers and other invasive pests threaten our native trees and other plants.
Each year loon pairs nest along the ponds and lakes in Acadia.
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NPS employee talking to visitors in the intertidal zone in Acadia National Park.
While learning about life from Islesford one can look back across the bay at Mount Desert Island.
Though absolutely tiny here, Egg Rock Light guides the way for many vessels through dense fog, as seen on this beautiful sunrise morning.
Wayside on the Schoodic Peninsula in Acadia National Park
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science joined in partnership with the park and Schoodic Institute to explore science in the park.
We spy, with our little eye, the Margaret Todd through the fog!
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"US Park Ranger Jacobson was shot and killed while searching for poachers in the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park. After exiting his patrol car he was struck in the abdomen by rifle fire. A su More
College of the Atlantic is one of our great partners! Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
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At park science day we had a number of tables about different important science topics in the park.
David MacDonald, President and CEO of Friends of Acadia, spoke at the opening ceremonies.
Sunrise along Ocean Drive can be absolutely magnificent.
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Students from the Island Institute, schools from six islands off the coast of Maine, went on a hike last week with an education ranger above Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Students compare and contrast bea More
The hike to the top of Beech Mountain is well worth the beautiful views!
Two young kingfishers perched on branch
Our volunteers help keep trails, paths, and carriage roads useable!
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Enjoy a little solitude by hiking up one of the other summits for sunrise.
Air quality in Acadia is heavily influenced by wind conditions and pollution from industrial states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Frogs love living in the freshwater marshes around Sieur de Monts.
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Though our park boundary changes from time to time, animals and plants cross the boundary daily. How does science influence our larger community?
Prescribed burns help return nutrients to the soils and work to prevent larger more damaging fires.
Check out Acadia from the water to really appreciate the story of glaciers.
Bats and other animals are protected in the park.
Early morning hikers can enjoy some solitude at sunrise from the tops of mountains like the Beehive.
Erin Russell-Story (Clean Cities Northeast Regional Manager, U.S. Department of Energy), Benjamin Lake (Coordinator, Maine Clean Communities) and Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider spoke at the ribbon cutting More
The National Park Service protects over 400 sites across the nation. How do we play into the bigger picture for climate science?
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Fog often covers our view first thing in the morning. Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
As one of the first places in the country to see the sunrise, Cadillac is a popular location in the park.
Jack Russell spoke on the history of Acadia and science in the park.
View over looking Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay from Cadillac Mountain.
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Friends of Acadia and Chimani spoke with visitors about the Acadia Quest program and how it gets individuals and families into exploring science in the park.
At sunrise find a little solitude along the coast on Ocean Drive.
A site plan drawing for the Jordan Pond House cultural landscape, from the Cultural Landscape Inventory park report.
Friends of Acadia hosts an "Acadia Quest" every year.
Help protect the park for future generations by always following Leave No Trace practices.
What does our changing ocean temperatures and weird winters tell us about what's to come?
Visitors wait to climb the stairs and take in the view from atop the fire tower on Beech Mountain.
Schoodic Institute is our amazing science partner.
Becky Cole-Will, Chief of Science and Resource Management, spoke at the opening ceremonies.
David Shaw produced a fantastic film about park science called Second Century Stewardship: Science beyond the scenery in Acadia National Park.