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Category Archives: Acadia Series

Top Acadia National Park Trails for Ages 8+

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. This year, I am going to be sharing my two favorite Acadia National Park trails for the ages 8 and older crew!!   If looking for trail recommendations for youngerContinue reading “Top Acadia National Park Trails for Ages 8+”

Explore More Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Acadia

Last year, I shared a great list of family-friendly trails with Acadia National Park and I am back in 2025 to share even MORE great trails for kids within the Park.  As my daughter is getting bigger and stronger, we have been able to explore more and more trails around the Park.  It is trulyContinue reading “Explore More Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Acadia”

Best Rainy Day Activities on Mount Desert Island | Fun Indoor Options

Rainy days happen.  While you can definitely explore the outdoors on a rainy day, sometimes they just call for indoor activity plans.  But…when everyone vacationing on Mount Desert Island has the same idea, those popular indoor spots can get a little crowded. Below is a list of places that we like to check out onContinue reading “Best Rainy Day Activities on Mount Desert Island | Fun Indoor Options”

Acadia National Park Itineraries: Carriage Rides, Island Explorer, and More

Top 3 Unique Itineraries for Acadia National Park

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. Vacations can, sometimes, be overwhelming to plan.  At least for me.  Like I shared in my previous blog, when I’m on vacation, I like to have a perfect mealContinue reading “Top 3 Unique Itineraries for Acadia National Park”

Family-Friendly Dining in Acadia National Park

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. Ok, you’ve hiked, biked, and explored much of Acadia National Park and now you are hungry.   If you are anything like me, deciding where to eat while onContinue reading “Family-Friendly Dining in Acadia National Park”

Walking, Biking, and Riding: Acadia’s Carriage Road Experience

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. Ok, so you have hiked some trails, explored some beaches, and now you want to check out those famous carriage roads! Acadia National Park is probably best known forContinue reading “Walking, Biking, and Riding: Acadia’s Carriage Road Experience”

Top Family-Friendly Beaches on Mount Desert Island

Beaches, beaches, beaches.  People can be really picky about how they like their beaches. Some prefer the ocean while others enjoy being lakeside; sandy beaches are a must for most while others don’t mind the rocky beaches that Maine is known for.  So for today, I’m going to give you a little of everything! TOPContinue reading “Top Family-Friendly Beaches on Mount Desert Island”

Acadia’s Best Family-Friendly Trails Revealed

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. Acadia National Park has some really great hiking trails for mountains that are relatively small given our access to the 4K choices to the West of us.  Popular mountainsContinue reading “Acadia’s Best Family-Friendly Trails Revealed”

Exploring Acadia: Must-Have Gear & Tips

This post may include affiliate links.  If you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. This series is not going to be a cookie-cutter blog series where I share with you the same top things that every other blogger or travel website shares aboutContinue reading “Exploring Acadia: Must-Have Gear & Tips”

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