Acadia National Park

Handling Of Acadia National Park's Concessions Contract Contested In Federal Claims Court

The long-time concessionaire at Acadia National Park, saying a "flawed evaluation process" was used, is appealing the loss of its contract.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 26th, 2014 4:46am

Monday Brings Free Entrance To All 401 Units Of National Park System

If you're lucky enough to have Monday off in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, treat yourself with a visit to your nearest national park. Monday is the first of nine days this year when entrance fees to the parks will be waived.

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By NPT Staff - January 17th, 2014 3:45am

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Five Aspects Of Acadia National Park To Consider On Your Next Visit

Acadia National Park seems like a pretty straightforward adventure for park travelers. Arrive in Bar Harbor. Drive, or ride the Island Explorer, down the loop road, and get off for some overlooks and a hike or two. Resist the urge to run with the pack. Here are five aspects of visiting Acadia that shouldn't be overlooked.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 15th, 2014 3:00am

Grassroots Environmental Organization Raises Cry For Better National Park Funding

An environmental organization with chapters in a handful of Eastern states has launched a campaign to get the public to lobby Congress for better funding for national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 13th, 2014 2:30am

Essential Park Guide, Winter: Exchange Leafy Summer Trails For Snowy Forests

Winter in the National Park System often brings to mind frosty snowscapes, places where you can skim on skinny skis, or clomp along in snowshoes that, though a bit cumbersome, help you go places you might not venture without them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 6th, 2013 3:15am

Photography In The National Parks: Winter Essentials

At this time of year, winter waxes as fall wanes, so I thought it pertinent to now emphasize the concerns and rewards of winter photography, be it in the sub-zero temperatures of Yellowstone or along the balmy beaches of the Virgin Islands or the moss-carpeted downed tree trunks of Olympic National Park.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 26th, 2013 1:45am

Acadia National Park Proposing Entrance Fee Increase To Better Support Shuttle Bus System

Acadia National Park officials want to do away with their yo-yoing entrance fee price and settle on a year-round fee of $20 per week to better support operations of the Island Explorer shuttle system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 20th, 2013 2:15am

Contest Under Way To Choose Acadia National Park's Centennial Logo

With Acadia National Park's centennial coming up in 2016, there's a search under way for a logo to mark that birthday.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2013 3:15am

Friends Of Acadia Involved Seven Teachers In Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program This Year

"Teacher-Ranger-Teacher" programs are valuable aspects of understanding and interpreting the wonders of the National Park System. At Acadia National Park this year, seven teachers were involved in the program thanks to Friends of Acadia.

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By NPT Staff - November 11th, 2013 2:30am

Photography In The Parks: What's In Your Camera Bag?

What goes into Rebecca Latson's camera bag? We asked her that, and other, questions, with hopes the answers will benefit us all.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 29th, 2013 3:15am

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