The purchase is part of a broader strategy to help Acadia address the housing crisis on Mount Desert Island.


Friends of Acadia roadside cleanup set for April 29
It’s nearly time for spring cleaning in the communities around Acadia National Park.

Hundreds of Volunteers Show Acadia Pride at 32nd Annual Take Pride in Acadia Day
Nearly 350 volunteers cleared fallen leaves from more than nine miles of carriage roads in 25 locations.

400+ to Participate in Take Pride in Acadia Day Nov. 5
Registration is now closed for Saturday’s volunteer event.

L.L.Bean Expands Support for Island Explorer
L.L.Bean has pledged $1.5 million to support operations of the Island Explorer bus service over the next five years.

33rd Annual Benefit a Celebration of Support for Acadia
Hundreds of friends and supporters gathered under the tent at the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor on Aug. 13th to celebrate and raise funds for Acadia National Park.

Wheelchair Accessible Carriage for Park Tours
Friends of Acadia and Carriages of Acadia are pleased to announce the availability of a new wheelchair accessible carriage for tours on Acadia’s historic carriage roads.

Acadia Stewardship Volunteers are Back in Action
The drop-in program gives individuals and groups the opportunity to join Acadia’s Trails and Carriage Road stewardship teams in maintaining the park’s trails and carriage roads.

National Park Tourism in Maine Creates $770 Million in Economic Output
Visitors to national parks in Maine spent $490 million in 2021, supporting 7,070 jobs and resulting in a cumulative economic output of $770 million.

Acadia National Park Visitors should Come Prepared for a Busy Independence Day Weekend
Visitors should plan their trip and expect long lines and wait times, traffic congestion and limited parking at the park’s most popular destinations.