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Acadia National Park
Today’s historic carriage roads are a testament to the power of community support, public-private partnerships, and a multi-year restoration effort.
Acadia Trails Forever: Bringing Acadia’s Trails Back to Life
In 1999, Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park undertook a $13 million campaign to restore Acadia’s trail system and establish the first privately endowed trail system in national park history.
The Island Explorer Bus Service Is Riding Into the Future
Island Explorer buses have carried more than 10.6 million passengers since service began in 1999.
Volunteerism Sparked the Flame of Friends of Acadia
Volunteer programs are the most tangible expression of not only love for the park, but the relationship and trust between Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park.
Timeline: 40 Years of Impact
Together we’ve accomplished a lot in the last four decades. Thank you for making the last 40 years possible!
Work in Acadia Informs the Careers of Former Seasonal Staff
Meet some of our former staff and learn how their experience in Acadia helped pave the way for the engaging work they’re doing today.
Friends of Acadia’s 2026 Annual Benefit Raises Funds to Restore the Baker Island Lighthouse in Acadia National Park
More than 430 people gathered under the tent during Friends of Acadia’s 2026 Annual Benefit to celebrate and support the park.
Celebrating 40 Years & Honoring Our Members at the Annual Meeting
Hundreds of ‘friends’ of Acadia National Park gathered for FOA’s 2026 Annual Meeting & 40th Anniversary Celebration, marking four decades of collective impact for Acadia.
Volunteers Collect 514 Bags of Trash During Friends of Acadia’s 25th Earth Day Roadside Cleanup
Roughly 250 volunteers came together for Friends of Acadia’s 25th annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup.
Great Strides in the Great Meadow Wetland
A reimagined Hemlock Path and a new culvert coming this year are big steps forward for this complex rehabilitation project.