Peregrine Falcon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided. Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Precipice Trailhead Parking Lot, Park Loop Road

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Meet the Artist: Rachel Singel, Making Paper from Fibers of Invasive Plants

 Rachel Singel, an artist and associate professor at the University of Louisville, will demonstrate papermaking using fiber from invasive plants at 5:30 pm Tue May 30 at ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102 in Bar Harbor. Please register at https://artwavesmdi.org/Thi......More

 Rachel Singel, an artist and associate professor at the University of Louisville, will demonstrate papermaking using fiber from invasive plants at 5:30 pm Tue May 30 at ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102 in Bar Harbor. Please register at https://artwavesmdi.org/This free event will open with a brief talk by a member of the park’s invasive plant management program, then Singel will describe and demonstrate her papermaking process. As time and materials permit, participants will have a chance to make an invasive plant paper sample. This is the first public outreach of 2023 for the Artist-in-Residence program at Acadia National Park, which is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its founding in 1993. Starting this year, the program's operating costs are covered fully by donations from sales proceeds at America’s National Parks® stores throughout the park. Learn more about Singel and her work at https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/acadia-air_singel.htm 

ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102 in Bar Harbor. https://artwavesmdi.org/

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Peregrine Falcon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided. Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Precipice Trailhead Parking Lot, Park Loop Road

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Tails at Twilight: Junior Rangers at Schoodic Woods Campground Amphitheater

When the woods get darker, what animals prowl around us? Explore the variety of animals that become most active at twilight, and the adaptations that help these critters survive. During this program we will go on a short hike and use our senses to investigate what makes......More

When the woods get darker, what animals prowl around us? Explore the variety of animals that become most active at twilight, and the adaptations that help these critters survive. During this program we will go on a short hike and use our senses to investigate what makes these creatures so unique! 

Schoodic Woods Campground Amphitheater

Seals: Evening Program at Schoodic Woods Campground Amphitheater

Is it a buoy, a bird? No, it’s a seal! Explore the seals found on the shores of Acadia. We will dive into the lives of these curious creatures, their history in Maine, and how seals contribute to the larger ecosystem of Maine. 

Schoodic Wood Campground Amphitheater

Self-guided Nature Trail at Frazer Picnic Area (Schoodic Peninsula)

Learn about the area around Frazer Point by taking a self-guided tour through the picnic area.  Drop in any time during program hours. Parking and restrooms are available at Frazer Point. Parts of the trail (firm grass areas) are wheelchair accessible.

Frazer Point Picnic Area

Tidepool Animals Pop-Up at Schoodic Point

Learn about the dynamic ecosystem created by the rising and falling tides. Explore the animals found in tidepools and how these creatures have adapted to survive in this harsh environment. Drop in at any time during program hours.  Parking and restrooms are available at......More

Learn about the dynamic ecosystem created by the rising and falling tides. Explore the animals found in tidepools and how these creatures have adapted to survive in this harsh environment. Drop in at any time during program hours.  Parking and restrooms are available at Schoodic Point.

Schoodic Point

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Peregrine Flacon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided.  Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Peregrine Flacon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided.  Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Peregrine Flacon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided.  Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.

Peregrine Flacon Watch

Observe Peregrine Falcons nesting high on the cliffs of Champlain Mountain. These birds are an example of a successful recovery of an endangered species. Viewing scopes provided.  Program may be cancelled due to weather or decreased falcon activity.  

Islesford Historic and Scenic Cruise

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-2......More

Explore the connections between people and the sea on a ranger-led boat tour of Great Harbor and Somes Sound. Visit a 200-year-old lobster fishing village on Little Cranberry Island and enjoy the Islesford Historical Museum (open seasonally). For reservations call 207-276-5352, or reserve online through Sea Princess Cruises.