New England Vacation - Acadia National Park

Once we were in Bar Harbor, we headed straight for Acadia National Park. The park is absolutely gorgeous. Frommers says that this might be his favorite National Park of all. So of course, we had to go. =)

There is an entrance fee for the park. $20 will get a car full into the park for 7 days. Other passes are also available and are listed on their website, http://www.nps.gov/acad. If you are a National Park fanatic, you can get an annual pass that is good for any National Park for $80.

The main parts of the park can be seen from the 20 mile "loop". The majority of the loop is one way, with many places to stop and explore. Driving the entire loop, including short stops along the way, takes between 3 and 4 hours. It is absolutely gorgeous! While there is much, much, much more to do in the park, this is all our few hours would allow. I've uploaded a lot of pictures from our trip around the loop.

There is also a 3.5 mile road that goes to the top of Cadillac Mountain. At 1,530 feet, it is the highest point on the eastern coast of the United States.

Check out the official website for Acadia - it is a great source of info. You can even take a virtual tour online! http://www.nps.gov/acad

This was our first look out point in the loop. See the bald eagle perched on that tree in the center?

D on the rocks at Otter Point

Loving Otter Point

View from Otter Point

Otter Point - The rocky cliff is absolutely gorgeousView from the top of Cadillac Mountain
My Parents on Cadillac Mountain=)
We are always ready to smile


We drove down the mountain with this gorgeous view. The sun was starting to go down - breathtaking!