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COMPLIMENTARY $3.95 2019/2020 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS T:5.375” S:4.75” WELCOME S:7.375” SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. WelcomeT:8.375” to Acadia National Park, Woodrow Wilson. But it was countless located on the rock-bound Maine is- stewardship-minded individuals at the turn land of Mount Desert. Here you will of the 20th century that created the first find soaring granite cliffs butting up eastern national park, recognizing its sin- against sand and cobblestone beaches. gular beauty and ecological value and the Glacier-carved mountains rear up from need to protect it in perpetuity. the sea, cupping deep lakes, while The National Park Service (NPS) pro- meadowlands, marshes and dense tects this unique resource and its visitors. forests permeate the landscape. Every- This American Park Network guide to Aca- where, the ocean makes its presence felt, dia National Park is provided to help plan whether by sight, sound or smell. your visit to the park. It is made possible Acadia National Park was first es- by the sponsors whose messages appear tablished as Sieur de Monts National inside. For more park information, call Monument on July 8, 1916, by President (207) 288-3338. FUN FACTS Established: Since it opened in 1916, Popular Activities: Visitors can enjoy Acadia National Park has boasted a num- naturalist-guided walks and talks, bik- ber of firsts. It was the first eastern na- ing, fishing, carriage rides, boat cruises, tional park, and perhaps more significantly, hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing and it was the first national park whose land ice fishing. ©2019 Preferred Brands International. All rights reserved. International. Brands Preferred ©2019 was donated entirely by private citizens. Bicycling: Most of Acadia National Park’s Land Area: Acadia encompasses more paved roads and 45 miles of its picturesque than 49,000 acres, the vast majority of carriage roads are open to bicycles. it on Mount Desert Island (pronounced Hiking: More than 125 miles of hiking like “dessert”). trails and 45 miles of carriage roads weave Highest Elevation: The summit of Ca- through the park. dillac Mountain at 1,530 feet. Camping: There are more than 500 Mileage: The park has 158 miles of campsites in the park. hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage Lodging: You can find a variety of roads with 16 stone bridges. accommodations and a total of 4,500 Plants and Animals: About 165 spe- rooms surrounding the park on Mount cies of native plants, about 60 species Desert Island. TASTY BITE® is all-natural and perfect for the trail. Look of land and marine mammals, and more Visitors: More than 3.5 million for the yellow pouch in the than 150 breeding species of birds call people visit the park every year to expe- international food aisle.* the park home. rience the beautiful coastal landscape. tastybite.com *Keep wildlife wild; Don’t feed the animals. | ACADIA NATIONAL PARK 1 A23899_2d_9tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd 04.04.19 A23899x01D_OhRanger_smp.psd Epson A23899X02C_Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product_smp.psd HP FINAL Client: Tasty Bite APPROVAL SIGNATURES ROUND(s) 3 Filename: 19tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd SIZE / Date: 4-2-2019 2:32 PM MECHANICAL SPECS (w x h) FONTS & IMAGES PROOF FORMAT Job #: 2967 Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Fonts TRAFFIC Insert Date: 4/1 Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Knockout (HTF49 Liteweight), Acumin Pro Condensed (Light), Pubs or Loc: PROD. Oh Ranger Viewing: 5.375” x 8.375” Acumin Pro (Black, Regular, Bold) Magazine Description: None Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Images STUDIO Scale: 1” = 1” Print Tasty Bite Final 032919-CMYK.psd (CMYK; 448 ppi, 494 ppi; AD Notes: None ACTUAL SIZE (w x h) 66.93%, 60.7%), Tasty_Bite_Logo.ai (17.81%), Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product.psd (CMYK; 536 ppi; 55.95%) CW Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Mekanism Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Inks CD 640 Second St Viewing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black SF, CA 94107 5.375” x 8.375” BM 415.908.4000 Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Gutter: None Designer: Dustin Page Printed at: None CLIENT WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK CONTENTS Unforgettable Adventures. Welcome 1 American Park Network® publishes OhRanger. com, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ and Oh, Ranger!® guides—a collection of visitor guides for public What’s New! 4 lands all across America —and operates Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi in parks and public lands. American Plan Your Visit 6 Park Network is an official partner of the National Forest Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife Important Numbers 10 Foundation, American Hiking Society and the Student Conservation Association. Park Regulations & Safety 15 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Who’s Who at the Park 17 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor History & Culture 18 Joel S. Saferstein Group Sales & Partnerships Director Sights To See 22 Alex Frenkel EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION Centerfold Map Editors: Monette A. Bailey, Daniel Johnson, Jacqueline Kehoe, Amanda McConnon, Preservation 27 Julie McCool, Danielle Taylor, Wendy Willis Proofreader: Scott Tabor Mount Desert Island 29 Production Manager: Mario Arce Graphic Designers: Karla Aldana, Dennisse Cruz, Tatiana Hurtado, Yamileth Recinos Things To Do 31 DIGITAL Walking & Hiking 38 Technology Manager: Scott Falconer ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING Camping 40 (212) 581-3380 [email protected] Just for Kids 41 Business Development: Randy Burton, Mary Pat Kaleth, Pat Keane, Craig King, Kristi Rummel Nature & Wildlife 42 Feel-Good Savings. 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GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC [email protected] 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2019 GEICO Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ installation/sponsorship 3 [email protected] WHAT’S NEW! WE’RE ALL CONNECTED As a young man, John Muir, the naturalist known as, “Father of the National Parks,” Mark, Joel & Alex – connecting in parks! had an accident that left him temporarily blinded. It changed his life forever. When he science. I often find inspiration in parks. In its regained his sight, he emerged into the light traditional form, yoga was about joining with ever-determined to pursue his dreams of the collective universe. So, too, is Muir’s quote, exploration. Fortunately for the world, Muir’s best illustrated by an example from Yellowstone. trials led him to help move Congress to set When wolves were reintroduced there after a aside Yosemite, one of his many contributions 70-year absence, the rampant elk population to our nation’s preservation movement. could no longer leisurely nibble on willows, graze When faced with adversity, we have but in open meadows or congregate by the rivers. In two choices. We can either rise above our a short period of time, the forests and meadows circumstance or succumb to our demons of began to regenerate. Song birds appeared. doubt, fear, resentment and apathy. While Beavers flourished, building dams, which Muir was lucky to have his sight return, his created habitats for otters, muskrats and ducks. subsequent efforts drew strength from hope, Cooler waters, shaded by more trees, attracted compassion, kindness and love to rise up different species of amphibians and fish. Tree from personal adversity. roots stabilized the river banks, diminished Lately, it feels like we’re all dealing with erosion and even changed the geography of the too many hurdles. Every hour, “breaking” park! Indeed, pick out anything by itself and we news spews forth accounts of tragedy and quickly find that everything is connected. divisiveness. It was with this backdrop that I Now is the time to seek out connection— SOMEWHERE was preparing to teach a restorative yoga class, whether in a park, a yoga studio or anywhere to create a safe environment for my students you find inspiration—to find strength to rise up BETWEEN and provide an hour’s worth of peace and quiet and overcome the obstacles that face us all… to carry out into the world. What theme would capture their imagination and neatly underscore STUNNING our human need for connectedness? When teaching, I try to use examples that marry ancient tradition with contemporary and SURREAL GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! VISITUTAH.COM Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? If you’re looking to add connectivity to your park, or if you already have Wi-Fi and would like help adding content or generating sponsor revenues, please let us know at [email protected]. 4 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK | PLAN YOUR VISIT GETTING TO ACADIA Route 3 in the town of Seal Harbor. Other Acadia is located two-thirds of the way sections of the park are reachable from up the Maine coast, approximately 164 various public byways on Mount Desert miles from Portland, 270 miles from Bos- Island.
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