Acadia National Park

• Acadia National Park is primarily located on Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Mount Desert Island was originally park of the mainland, but glacial sheets separated it from the mainland
• 1604: Samuel de Champlain explored what is now Acadia National Park
• Acadia was rediscovered in the 19th century
• 1929: Name was changed from Lafayette National Park to Acadia National Park
• 1986: Acadia's present boundaries are set
  • But, this current size is very small
• Acadia was the 1st national park east of the Mississippi River
• Acadia is one of the most visited national parks
  • 2.5 million visitors per year
• Acadia is open year-round, but the visitor center is open from mid April to October