This Quest Card belongs to: 2015 ________________________________________________________ Sensory (Team Name) HOW TO QUEST: Acadia Quest- teams must complete two activities in the Sight, Smell, Sound, and Touch category and one activity in Big 5. Speed Quest- teams must complete one activity in the Sight, Smell, Sound, and Touch category and one activity in Big 5. See reverse side for how to document and become eligible for prizes. SIGHT SOUND ____ Gaze at the starry night sky from a summit or shoreline ____ Listen to the water falling at Man O’ War Brook into Somes Sound or Hadlock ____ Hike or bike to the summit of Day Mountain and view the vistas as you Brook Falls at Waterfall Bridge (between carriage road intersections 12 & 19) descend the carriage road ____ Hear the thunder of the waves at Thunder Hole ____ Notice the islands along the coast as you hike down a south ridge trail ____ Enjoy a Ranger talk during a park program ____ Watch the rush of the tide, which can move up to 13 feet in six hours ____ Gawk at a hawk and hear it squawk! Listen for the cry of a raptor while ____ Walk or bike to discover two historic bridges anywhere along the hiking, especially near Precipice Trail or Cadillac Mountain. Around-Mountain Carriage Road loop ____ Discover a place where you can only hear nature sounds ____ Take in the view from Schoodic Head summit ____ Orient yourself with the gong or blast of a navigational aid (foghorn, bell buoy) ____ Spot a marine mammal during a boat trip (seal, porpoise, dolphin, whale) ____ Dance to the music of tumbling cobbles at Hunters Beach Cove or Seawall ____ Look at a lighthouse from Bass Harbor Head Light trail or Schooner Head Picnic Area Overlook ____ Hear the drums beat at a Wabanaki cultural demonstration SMELL TOUCH ____ Sniff a flower with a perfume at the Wild Gardens of Acadia ____ Dig into the sand at Sand Beach ____ Enjoy the aroma of popovers at the Jordan Pond House ____ Explore the Touch Tank in the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History ____ Find the fragrance of a juniper bush along the Ocean Path ____ Grip an iron rung on a fixed ladder trail ____ Catch a whiff of low tide at Thompson Island, Bar Island or Ship Harbor ____ Pat a piece of moss on a tree or the forest floor ____ Discover the odor of mud under the bog walk along the west side of the ____ Sit on the Island Explorer as you ride into and/or out of the park. FYI the bus Jordan Pond Path is free and has bike racks. ____ Is your sweat stinky as you hike up Perpendicular Trail? ____ Rub the rough surface of pink granite on Pemetic Mountain ____ Inhale the salty ocean air as you bike the Schoodic Peninsula ____ Explore the Interactive Horse Box at Wildwood Stables ____ Breathe in the smell of horses as you walk or bike along the ____ Feel the cool water as you swim in Echo Lake, The Bowl, Lake Wood, Sargent carriage roads Mountain Pond, or at Duck Rock in Long Pond. BIG 5 Explore all five senses with these activities. Each activity has sensory suggestions. ____ Complete the new Sensory Trail on the Jesup Path: hear the music of frogs, see animal homes, smell the wetlands, taste a snack you brought, touch the grasses ____ Volunteer on the Carriage Roads and Trails each Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday morning: hear the laughter of the volunteers, see the good you are doing, smell the fresh earth you move, taste a provided granola bar, touch a trail tool ____ Explore all three habitats at Ship Harbor (forest, mudflat, and intertidal zone): hear the call of sea birds, see a shell, smell a balsam fir, taste the snack you brought, touch a piece of seaweed ____ Take Pride in Acadia Day- hear the cheers of the volunteers, see the fall colors, smell the wet leaves, taste the provided (cider, chili, cornbread, and cake), touch a rake ____ Abbe Museum- hear a Wabanaki voice, see the recurring patterns in Wabanaki designs, smell sweet grass, taste traditional food at a demonstration, touch a birch bark item. FYI there are cultural demonstrations each Wednesday in the park or at the Abbe Museum. BONUS CATEGORY! TASTE Try these foods from Maine for fun! ____ Savor fresh seafood ____ Lick some local ice cream ____ Bite into a blueberry treat ____ Smack your lips on a maple sweet ____ Tickle your tongue with fizzy soda 2015 Sensory STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR TEAM Complete the registration form online or from a packet you pick up in person. Then e-mail/mail registration form to Friends of Acadia. STEP 2: GET A PACKET & PARK PASS After registering your team, you can print a packet from www.friendsofacadia.org or pick up a packet in person at the following locations. You may also purchase a Park Pass from these locations, which are open daily: Thompson Island Information Center Hulls Cove Visitor Center May 15 - October 12 May, June, September, and October: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 8 am- 4 pm July & August: 8 am - 6 pm Village Green Information Center Sieur de Monts Nature Center June 1- October 12 June - early October, open daily 8 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm STEP 3: DOCUMENT YOUR QUEST Document activities by taking a photograph of your team completing chosen activities. To find out more background information on quest activities, refer to the online Quest Lore (optional). In place of photographs, teams may submit a rubbing (using paper and a pencil or crayon) of a summit sign, geological survey medallion, carriage road signs, etc. A boat ticket stub, signature of an Island Explorer bus driver, or signature of an event leader can take the place of self-documentation. Teams may submit documentation via email or mail by sending the images of your completed activities and a copy of your Quest Card. STEP 4: SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Share your Acadia Quest adventures on Social Media! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @FriendsofAcadia and tag your photos using #AcadiaQuest. With your permission, photos may be used by Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park. STEP 5: PRIZES! ACADIA QUEST: teams that submit a completed registration form and full documentation of their completed Acadia Quest will receive a 2015 patch for each team member under 18, a 2016 Acadia Annual Pass, and qualify for the grand prize drawing. SPEED QUEST: teams that submit a completed registration form and and full documentation of their completed Speed Quest will receive a 2015 patch for each team member under 18. DEADLINE: Friday, November 13, 2015. Prizes will be sent to teams after the deadline at the end of the year. Teams may submit registration forms, documentation, photos, and questions to: [email protected] | 207-288-3340 | Friends of Acadia, PO Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 FRIENDS OF ACADIA Your Safety in Acadia National Park Acadia National Park offers many opportunities for discovery. To help ensure a safe, enjoyable visit, pay attention and follow a few important guidelines as you explore the park. Emergency phone: 911 Be prepared. While hiking, remember to bring: water (at least 20 ounces), map, adequate clothing, first aid kit, and flashlight. Be careful while walking near cliff ledges. Loose gravel on rocks creates dangerous footing, which can result in serious falls. Be sure to tell someone your plans—when you are leaving, where you are going, and when you will return. Remain in one place if you become separated from your group. Check for ticks, as Lyme disease can occur in this area. If you are walking through tall grass, consider wearing long pants and using insect repellent. Poison ivy is found at Acadia. Learn to identify and avoid it while exploring the park. Drive safely and wear your seatbelt at all times. The speed limit is 35 mph in the park unless otherwise noted. It is easy to get distracted by scenery—pay attention. When in doubt, ask a ranger first! Trail Safety There are a number of things you can do to make your hike safer. Carry water. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for variable weather. Follow blue trail blazes and use a map. Do not modify or build new cairns. Changes to trail markers may endanger other hikers. Know the difficulty level of the trail and your physical abilities and limitations. Carriage Road Biking Safety You may encounter heavy machinery and trucks used for carriage road maintenance. Please be careful. Bicyclists yield to all users. Everyone yields to horses, which can be startled by sudden movements. Slow down! Speeding can be hazardous. Be prepared to stop. Sudden stops are dangerous on loose gravel. Stay to the right. Give a clear warning before passing on the left. Move to the side when stopped. Wear a helmet and carry water. Leave no trace. Carry out what you carry in. Pets With some restrictions, you may bring your pet with you to Acadia National Park. At all times, pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet in length. Leashes protect dogs from becoming lost and from other hazards, such as porcupines and sick, injured, or rabid animals. Leashes also help protect park resources, including wildlife and vegetation. Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste from campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots, roads, and other developed areas. For more information about where you can and cannot bring your pet in Acadia, visit http://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm.