Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is a different kind of landscape than the other featured parks last week. Whereas they were all in the west, Acadia is one of the eastern-most regions of the United States. Again, we owe this gorgeous landscape and its preservation to that common denominator of national parks, the visionaries of yesterday who managed to protect it for future generations to enjoy.

Acadia includes the coast of Maine, so this park has ocean shores in its varied scenic options. The park’s mountains include the tallest peak on the Atlantic coast, Cadillac Mountain. Acadia is a cluster of islands and includes many fresh water sources besides its ocean shores. One of the great learning centers in the area are the tide pools where students will be amazed at the plant and animal life.

Acadia National Park sits at the edge of deciduous and coniferous forests, adding to its rich variety. This park is a beautiful choice for educational tours. Its landscape is a learning center on its own. The area is rich with human history as well – consider for instance reading a sea captain’s letter from over 150 years ago. And its ranger-led programs highlight all kinds of educational aspects to the park. Acadia national Park has beautiful scenery, a powerful glimpse of America’s eastern coast, and is an inspirational setting for education.

Photo Credit: Lee Coursey on Flickr

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