FOA Commitment to Field Work Expands

Posted January 16th, 2020

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — Friends of Acadia has added capacity to front-line efforts to help protect and preserve the natural and… Read more >

Hundreds Turn Out for 29th Take Pride in Acadia Day

Posted November 6th, 2019

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — More than 425 volunteers showed their love for the park at the 29th annual Friends of Acadia… Read more >

Take Pride In Acadia Day Set for Nov. 2

Posted October 10th, 2019

Registration is now closed and this event is at capacity. Please call Paige Steele at 207-288-3340 or email paige@friendsofcadia.org to add… Read more >

FOA Issues Statement on NPS E-Bike Policy Change

Posted September 4th, 2019

Friends of Acadia President David MacDonald issued the following statement on Wednesday, Sept. 4, concerning a recent policy announcement by the… Read more >

Annual FOA Award Winners Lauded

Posted August 2nd, 2019

BAR HARBOR — Awards for public service, volunteerism, corporate support and distinguished service were announced during the Friends of Acadia (FOA)… Read more >

Island Explorer Marks 20th Year

Posted June 4th, 2019

BAR HARBOR – The Island Explorer bus system has carried nearly 8 million people to destinations in and near Acadia National… Read more >

Outdoor Gear Sale, Swap is Set

Posted April 12th, 2019

BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia will be hold it’s first-ever Community Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap on Saturday, May 18,… Read more >

Cell Tower

Posted March 21st, 2019

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, a vertical string of 4.5-foot-diameter red balloons was floated at the approximate location and height of… Read more >

195-foot Cell Tower Proposed in Southwest Harbor

Posted March 14th, 2019

Summary A 195-foot cell tower has been proposed for Buttermilk Brook Road on Freeman Ridge in Southwest Harbor, near the border… Read more >

Acadia Marks Key Milestone

Posted February 14th, 2019

National Monument became National Park 100 years ago ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Lands on Mount Desert Island that were the precursor… Read more >