Where in Maine?
The emerald hue and gentle swoop of this charming span’s cables seem to imitate the color and contour of the surrounding landscape. Can you name this bridge and the town where it’s found?
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Lounging at Lompoc
Grab a seat under the big canopy maple, sip from the smart microbrew and wine list, and languidly toss a few balls on the bocce court.
5 Mouthwatering Lobster Rolls (With No Waiting in Line)
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Acadia’s Best Hiking Trails
The park is a day hiker’s paradise with some 125 miles of trails, from shoreline strolls to rocky, exposed ridge routes. Here are a few of our favorites.
The Quiet Side
West of Somes Sound, MDI sees less traffic, so you can stroll the shops and cafés of downtown Southwest Harbor without feeling like part of the throng.
The Peaks
They’re not Maine’s highest mountains, but there’s something undeniably majestic about Acadia’s rounded and (mostly) bald-topped peaks.
June 2016
The Park Loop Road at Sunrise
“Early morning is the time to be in the park. All the senses are heightened in the quiet, delicate light; you hear birds singing from every direction, animals rustling in the woods, streams running. . . .”
What’s Poppin’?
In the summer, MDI has the world’s highest popover density. Here are a few favorite popover providers.
Still Here
The relationship between the Wabanaki and Acadia is millennia-old, complex, and ongoing.
The Train at the Top of the East
In 1883, an enterprising local named Francis H. Clergue built a narrow-gauge cog railway to the top of Cadillac Mountain — then called Green Mountain.
7 Big Concerts Under the Stars
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