Isle au Haut is a secluded island in Maine’s Penobscot Bay, accessible only by ferry from Stonington, with coastal hiking trails, scenic bike routes, and a peaceful fishing village. A significant part of the island is home to Acadia National Park, and its isolation from Bar Harbor keeps the crowds at bay, making Isle au […]
With its beaches, coastal views, short hiking trails, and scenic drives, Acadia National Park is a joy to visit. Just outside of the park is Bar Harbor, a charming town filled with hotels and inns, restaurants and shops. Acadia National Park makes an excellent weekend getaway or a quick visit while road tripping through New […]
The Beehive Trail is one of the most exciting hikes in Acadia National Park. In just 1.4 miles, you’ll scramble up granite cliffs, climb iron rungs and ladders, cross narrow ledges, and reach a summit with sweeping views over Sand Beach and the Atlantic coastline. It’s short, but don’t let the mileage fool you. The […]
Called the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast,” Acadia National Park protects a portion of the rocky coastline of Maine. Hiking its thrilling trails, biking the historic carriage roads, visiting its remote islands, and watching the sunset from the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast are among the best things to do in Acadia National […]
The Precipice Trail is Acadia National Park’s most thrilling hike. In less than one mile, you climb more than 1,000 feet up the east face of Champlain Mountain, scrambling over boulders, climbing iron rungs and ladders, and walking across narrow ledges with big drop-offs. This is not your typical hiking trail. The Precipice Trail is […]
From easy strolls along coastal paths to summit climbs to thrilling cliff walks, there are a lot of amazing hikes in Acadia National Park. You can walk along the rocky coastline, circle Jordan Pond, climb granite peaks, or tackle Acadia’s famous iron-rung trails, where ladders and metal rungs take you straight up exposed cliff faces. […]