Energized by recent federal funding, an ambitious plan seeks to restore Acadia’s largest wetland to a more natural state.


Leading the Way, Together
“I continue to be struck and gratified by how frequently Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia are cited as national leaders in tackling the many challenges facing our national parks.”

Friends of Acadia Honors Three Award Winners at its 2024 Annual Meeting
It was an evening to celebrate Friends of Acadia’s impact for Acadia and recognize and honor distinguished community members.

Volunteers Hike Soil to Summits in Acadia
Fox Bangor’s recent segment highlights the importance of volunteers in weekly Save Our Summits hikes.

Carriage Rides for Wheelchair Travelers + Online Reservations at Wildwood
Wheelchair travelers visiting Acadia National Park can enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage this season.

Spotlight on our Summit Stewards
Friends of Acadia’s Summit Stewards program was recently featured on Fox 22.

Fan Favorite Acadia Quest 2024
Adventure your way to “fan favorite” locations and activities selected by dedicated Questers (who know what they’re talking about)!

Friends of Acadia Helps Get Ocean Path Ready for Peak Season
Friends of Acadia helped fund the repair and restoration work done by Acadia’s trail crew, but we also funded the shiny new equipment used to help with those repairs.

Thank You, Storm Clean-Up Volunteers!
Many hands came out to move cobble and clean up downed trees and debris during three recent storm clean-up events.

The Power of Volunteers
Volunteers represent not only tangible benefits to the park through the work they do, but they pass on the message of stewardship and inspire others.