Here’s me on one of the best days of my life. I decided I would drive 2,256 miles from Colorado to somewhere I’d never been but always imagined would be this beautiful. I arrived to Acadia National Park after 35 hours of driving in 7 days right as the sun was going down. The beauty of the island was all worth it. It’s as if heaven opened up when it saw fit and thought Acadia would be a good landing spot for the angels.
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 would not be the person I am today without them. Please keep them healthy, happy and available for future generations to have the same experience I have had.”
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