My husband and I discovered Acadia National Park almost 30 years ago on our honeymoon in September 1983. We were not experienced hikers but found ourselves climbing the Precipice Trail. I silently told myself that with any luck we would climb it again when we were a long-time married couple in good health…We’ve been back to Acadia four times, three times with all four of our children, once just the two of us. Each time has been a joy! And in September, near our thirtieth anniversary, we will visit Acadia again and climb the Precipice Trail. I know I’m blessed!
Sincerely,
Acadia National Park
Along the rugged coastline of Maine, this gem of the Northeast offers ocean shoreline, coastal forests, remote islands, rocky mountains and historic lighthouses. With 45 miles of historic carriage roads to bike and 125 miles of trails to hike, Acadia is a premier destination for the adventurous and outdoorsy. Among the park’s granite peaks is Cadillac Mountain, which at 1,530 feet stands as the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast.
State(s): Maine
Established: 1919
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