Acadia National Park | Maine

Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the east coast of the United States. This place has it all: woods, mountains, lakes and the ocean. Acadia also takes the prize as one of the most dog-friendly parks in the country. Acadia National Park is roughly 50 miles southeast of Bangor and covers most of Mount Desert Island - the largest island off the coast of Maine. It became a park in 1916 and was the first one established east of the Mississippi. Each year, two and half million visitors come to check out the rocky cliffs, winding roads, and 120 miles trails.
We started hiking at Sand Beach which is one of the most popular spots in the park. This oceanside hike winds its way through evergreen forest and it’s a little bit of a climb to get to the top of the cliffs. We then head to the coast of Maine to explore Frenchman Bay on sea kayaks. Frenchman Bay is a deep water inlet that lies between the mainland and Mount Desert Island.
We check out Bar Island. Bar Island got its name from the sand bar that appears during low tide. You can walk across it to explore the island, but you gotta be quick because low tide only lasts about an hour and a half. We then head to one of the tallest peaks in the park - Champlain Mountain - hiking the Precipice Trail.
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[@cryoking5025]

I’m glad as a Maine resident that Acadia is getting some respect, being one of the most popular national parks in the world, it’s sad not seeing many documentaries on it

[@lloydsmith63]

I love watching your shows. Are you two going to do more episodes. I watch every Saturday morning and it starts my day off right. Get out there and be adventurous!!!!

[@frank-gavinmoratalla7942]

That precipice trail looked like a dynamic and fun trek!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

It was! You should definitely check it out if you have the chance.

[@mattminnis6135]

Jack looks like Jesse from Breaking Bad in this episode lol. Great video as always though!

[@travelwithmariel3737]

wow its amazing place to travel be safe always my friend and always be happy to travel

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Yes, thank you

[@Albaniabydrone4K]

Such an amazing park! Your video is very informative and a lot of nice views! Great share!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

Great video guys. We visited Acadia in 2006 and loved it. Hope to go back some time soon.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Us too! It's a pretty great park and that part of the country is awesome!

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

@@RockTheParkOfficial Totally agree, we lived in New Hampshire for 13 years and took a two week vacation to Baxter State Park in Maine. Did a day trip to Acadia.

[@GhazaliAziz]

Very interesting and informative, as always. 👏👏👏

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks Ghazali, as always! :)

[@chantellevanhoff2910]

Really great information!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching Chantelle!

[@Carteramazing2000]

I love Rock The Park!!!!

[@jimgreen5788]

CarterAmazing, me too!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks to you both! So glad you're enjoying Rock the Park and our Channel!

[@jimgreen5788]

Another great one, guys, though I did see it a few years ago when it was brand new. Just thought I'd point out, at the risk of appearing to be a nitpicker, that in the 4th. line above, "Maine state" became "Main Street".

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for the heads up, thought I'm not seeing what you've pointed out. Can you provide a little more direction so we can make the correction?

[@jimgreen5788]

@@RockTheParkOfficial, this is embarrassing! Now I can't find it. Sorry about that! See you Sat. AM.

[@doreenquigley8375]

Fell in love with Maine on my first trip. Acadia is a must see. Gorgeous and unspoiled. I can't wait to go back!

[@carinayoung5618]

The bird at 15:29 sure looks like a turkey vulture rather than a peregrine falcon....

[@estimatingonediscoveringthree]

FYI dogs are prohibited due to covid restrictions

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for the update!

[@erykcollings3547]

There are no moose or bear in the park

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Moose and bear are present on the Schoodic Peninsula, but are only infrequent visitors to Mount Desert Island. Other, more elusive species like bobcats and fishers live in the park, but are rarely seen

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Rock the Park😊! I'm from RI and we visit Acadia yearly as its only 6 hours away. Acadia does have it all. Happy to see that you guys got to experience this beautiful National Park. Great video Jack & Colton!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Awesome! Thank you! Pretty lucky to be so close and get to go each year. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Justifiedforce]

can you recommend a good lightweight backpack?

[@Han-uz1tl]

It's so sweet that you are making a point of taking the little furry friend along!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

😊🙌🏽

[@catography4164]

Just finished a 5 day trip to Maine. Really wish I would have spent more time in Acadia.

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Another nice one, guys! 👍💪 What year was this one filmed?

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching Roadtrippin'! We filmed this in 2016. Hope it was helpful!

[@RandyArellano]

My first visit to Acadia NP was in early fall of 2014. Such an amazing park! It was a little early for the fall colors, but they were starting to pop at the time. Precipice Trail was an awesome climb. Bar Island was a cool hike. I was there with friends and we hiked Sand Beach/Great Head trail, Thunder Hole, Acadia Mt, and a whole bunch more. I did a long bike ride circumnavigating Mt Desert Island and climbing Cadillac Mt. And watched the Cadillac Mtn sunrise. It was a great trip with great friends.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

So cool! Watching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain is a must do!