- 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
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