Bar Island Trail: The Hidden Treasure Off Bar Harbor When I say hidden treasure, I mean it quite literally. Bar Island is part of Acadia National Park. The trail only becomes visible and walkable around low tide from Bridge Street in Bar Harbor. Though it is submerged by water most of the day, if you time your trip…
Beech Mountain South Ridge Loop, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a national treasure with a ton of scenic views and Beech Mountain is one of those treasures. If you have never been, I recommend planning a trip. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t fall in love with the lush greenery, deep blue water…
Hiking Instagram vs. Reality When people see hiking pictures on social media, they generally see stunningly gorgeous lakes, stellar mountain views, and thick forest landscapes. Sometimes, they might see an adorable picture of a baby deer or even a bear. A lot is missing from those pictures, though. What you don’t see in the photos…
Welcome To Beginner Snowshoeing Each year the temperatures of autumn remind me that hiking and backpacking season is coming to an end. Hiking is my oasis. It allows me to get away from the real world, spend time in nature and mull over my thoughts. I get really sad when it gets to that time of…
The Beehive Loop Trail Acadia Info:Length: 1.4 milesHeight: 521 feet tallElevation Gain: 489 feetType: Loop & ConnectorMy Rating: AdvancedDog Friendly: NO!!!!!Would we do it again: Absolutely Beehive Loop Trail The Beehive in Acadia National Park is one of the most well known and most popular hikes. The visitors who are able to stomach open heights,…
Hiking with a dog can be an exciting adventure for both you and your pup. Unfortunately, accidents can happen, and your dog may become injured on the trail. As a dog owner, it is essential to understand how to provide immediate care to your pet until you can get them the veterinary care they may…
Location Of Seawall Campground Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Acadia National Park’s Mountain Desert Island, near the beautiful coastline. It’s approximately 4 miles south of Southwest Harbor, Maine, on route 102A. While Acadia National Park camping is always a popular activity in the summer months, because Seawall Campground is located on…
Location Of Blackwoods Campground Tucked away in the picturesque surroundings of Acadia National Park, Blackwoods Campground is a great place for the park’s visitors to settle in during their visit. People travel to Acadia National Park to admire its stunning scenery and lush coastline. The Park has all you could want – mountains, lakes, streams,…
Get Lost! Okay…that’s bad advice, definitely DON’T get lost on your hiking or backpacking trip. While to goal is clearly to avoid this reality, it happens to the best of hikers. Conditions vary, situations vary, and even experienced navigators can lose their way. I promise, no more bad advice from here on out; we’ll focus…
Location Of Schoodic Woods Campground The Schoodic Woods Campground is located about three miles southeast of Winter Harbor. It is named so as it sits on the Schoodic Peninsula. This campground is part of Acadia National Park – one of the best national parks in Maine. To get here from the main entrance (Bar Harbor),…