Friends of Acadia - Maine Nonprofit, Conservation Organization, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor

News

You DO Love Acadia!

A generous group of park friends made an offer of an incredible gift of $20,000 to Friends of Acadia with the caveat that we raise a matching amount by end-of-day October 15. That’s exactly what we did with the help of many contributions and we reached our goal a day early! If you missed the E-challenge, but would still like to contribute …

All Donations Matched Through October 15

To kickoff this year’s Fall E-Challenge, a generous group of park friends has offered an incredible gift of $20,000—but only if we can raise a matching amount by end-of-day Thursday, October 15. Read more…

Acadia Sets Vehicle Reservations Test

BAR HARBOR, MAINE — The National Park Service has developed a vehicle reservation system to reduce severe traffic and parking congestion so visitors can…

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Updates

Staying Connected to Acadia during COVID-19

Acadia National Park’s Park Loop Road and most of the restrooms along that route will officially open for the season on Monday, June 1, officials said Thursday… (read more)

Acadia Quest

Acadia Quest is a series of outdoor experiences in Acadia National Park that encourage youth to explore, learn, and protect national parks and other conserved lands.

Programs

Friends of Acadia’s effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnership benefits Acadia National Park’s most critical needs: