Acadia Byway

Acadia National Park News Release Release
Date: December 19, 2017
Contact: Christie Anastasia, [email protected], 207-288-8660

Acadia National Park to Offer Free Admission on Four Days in 2018

BAR HARBOR, MAINE—The National Park Service announced today that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, including Acadia National Park, without entrance fees, on four days in 2018. The 2018 entrance fee-free days are: ·

January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ·

April 21: First Day of National Park Week ·

September 22: National Public Lands Day ·

November 11: Veterans Day

"These free admission days are a like a limited time free trial offer...this is your chance to experience your national park and services in the neighboring communities and decide when you will come back in the future. Every season in Acadia has its own unique beauty and adventure." said Acadia Superintendent Kevin Schneider.

Release date: Immediate
Contact: John Kelly, [email protected]
Phone number: 207-288-8703
Date: July 30, 2014

Acadia National Park is America’s Favorite Place

BAR HARBOR, Maine - Acadia National Park has been named “America’s Favorite Place” by ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) based on a nationwide poll of viewers. GMA asked viewers to nominate their favorite place in America in an online poll earlier this month, and the five finalists were Acadia National Park, Chicago’s Lakefront, Glacier National Park, Gulf Shores, and Lake Tahoe.

GMA made the announcement on July 24th, during a live broadcast in Acadia National Park along the shore of Jordan Pond. GMA host, Robin Roberts, said, “The competition was fierce. Each of GMA’s favorite places finalists received tons and tons of votes, but, in the end, one stood out from the rest: Acadia National Park, the crown jewel of Maine.” More than 60 people were on hand to cheer on the park as their favorite place in America.

Events of Interest for Acadia Byway Friends - details www.acadiabyway.org
- Saturday, September 17, 2011: Clean Waters - Clean Shores: Volunteer Opportunity
- Sunday, September 18, 2011: Volunteer on the Trenton Community Trail! 12:30-4:00 pm
- September 23 - October 2, 2011: Maine Starlight Festival - with many events on Mount Desert Island.