The national parks have meant so much to me and my family. My wife and I have traveled to several of the parks including Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon, Zion, Rocky Mountain and numerous times to Acadia, which is the national park closest to home. Acadia holds such a special place in our hearts that we named our daughter Acadia, after the park.
The parks offer our family such solace and the ability to connect with nature and to see some of the most beautiful places in the world. We have a goal to visit all major national parks over our lifetime.
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
“I support the parks because of how important they are to me and my family. I want to ensure that these amazing places continue to serve all with the purpose of renewal, connection to nature and a source of inspiration for my children and all future generations.”
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