Acadia National Park Tips for First Time Visitors

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Published 2023-03-26
Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It is a beautiful area to explore with amazing hiking trails, history and views. Here is how you can make the most of your time in Acadia National Park as a first time visitor. Let me know if you have more tips in the comments.

Cadillac Summit Road Sunrise Reservations (needed from May 24 - Oct 22) - www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/400000/ticket/4001
Jordon Pond House Reservations - jordanpondhouse.com/

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:19 How do you get to Acadia?
0:46 Where should I stay?
1:19 Sunrise permits for Cadillac Mountain
2:10 How to get around the park
2:50 Hiking in Acadia National Park
3:51 Jordon Pond Reservations
4:22 Food in Acadia National Park
4:52 Three More Quick Tips

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All Comments (21)
  • @minnbeef
    Skip sunrise and do sunset on Cadillac mountain. Just as beautiful, less hassle and no getting up at a ghastly hour.
  • Acadia has become crazy since we have visited. For those that can't get accommodations in Bar Harbor, don't forget the campgrounds. The shuttles will take you from your campground to not only Bar Harbor, but everywhere in the park. Saves you the stress of driving and parking
  • @JBGreenASMR
    This is such a perfect short travel video! I wish more creators made them the way you do. Super helpful, thanks!
  • @violetbf3773
    As always, great video Josh! Thanks for the tips! 🙌🏽
  • What can I say! This is super awesome and amazing and please keep doing what you do! 😁
  • @jimfunchess
    Acadia probably has the best natural scenery on the East Coast. Thanks for the info and tips!
  • @KhurshidsChannel
    Fantastic shots. Great job on the video. Thank you for sharing.
  • @porcine83
    Heading there next month and looking forward to it. Thanks for the info!
  • I need to still watch your other Acadia videos but super excited to see you here. I’m from Maine originally. My husband is actually from MDI (where most of Acadia is). His dad is a 50 plus years lobster fisherman and actually fishes out of Bass Harbor right in front of that lighthouse. We both have worked seasons at Acadia (now currently stationed at Everglades).
  • @DaleRussell2
    Good info. Thanks. It’s near the top of my places to see! 👍
  • @TejuVi
    Thanks for a nice video!
  • @747Jumbo1
    Going for the second time, and second year in a row, in May! Absolutely can’t wait to check out these spots I missed.
  • I'm about to take a trip from va beach to Seattle to grand canyon and new Orleans with a ton of stops taking a2 months. Your videos have been super helpful. Also you make me want to hike. It seems to make tou very haply
  • @DarkBrown16
    Visited the past 2 years there and one suggestion is if you plan on hiking, START EARLY. Parking is very limited and the trails can get crowded during the summer
  • @TheSiemek
    Great video :) I am planning to visit Acadia in two years (I am from Europe so there is some planning and a lot of saving involved).
  • @marvincarter870
    Acadia national Park looks great but challenging. If you are handicapped you should think about maybe another park. Pop's time delay videos are awesome! Good job Pop's 👍
  • Awesome, I’m working in new Hampshire for a couple of months, I’m planning on going to Acadia when I’m done in May. Hopefully Cadillac mountain is open by then. Right now it’s closed for construction till the middle/end of May.