The carriage roads at Acadia National Park closed on Tuesday due to the arrival of "mud season," which has left the roads soft and susceptible to damage.

The best way to get around Acadia National Park is on foot ... offers 10 bus routes connecting Acadia's hotels, trails, campgrounds and village centers on Mount Desert Island.

When planning your summer vacation, keep in mind that Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia will require a reservation starting in ...

Maine's Acadia National Park is stunning year-round. Animals are bound to appear during your adventures, although some should ...

Beginning March 18, the National Park Service will close carriage roads to all users until further notice to protect the roads during spring thaw, also known as ...

The best time to visit Acadia National Park is September through early October ... Do yourself a favor and book your campground the previous winter. And be sure to pack a sweater, as Canadian ...

The closures are to preserve the roads from damage. The park will reopen them when surfaces dry out and become firm again.

Starting May 22, you must make a vehicle reservation to drive Cadillac Summit Road, which is a three-mile drive to the top of the highest peak in Acadia National Park. You can make a reservation ...

On February 26, 1919, Mount Desert Island became a national park. It was eventually named Acadia, the French word for "heaven on earth." George Dorr was immediately named superintendent ...