It’s time for the annual National Parks Club! Find out information about participating shops and more here.
Where is it located?
Acadia National Park is a 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation area primarily on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.
Whose land does it reside upon?
Native American peoples have inhabited the land we now call Maine since time immemorial. Today people from the four tribes—the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot—collectively known as the Wabanaki, or “People of the Dawnland” live throughout the state of Maine. Tribal governments have a government-to-government relationship with Acadia National Park.
When was it established?
July 8, 1916
About this park:
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it’s one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Why did we choose these colors?
This park is so stunning! So many photos were used for inspiration, but most particularly this one: https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/historyculture/wabanaki.htm
For more information:
NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AcadiaNPS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcadiaNPS
