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| Blae enjoys the view along the Park Loop |
Yes, Acadia National Park is a nice ride. Of the 58 National Parks in the United States, Maine is home
to a real beauty, Acadia National Park. It’s not only the first U.S. National
Park east of the Mississippi River, many of its 120 miles of historic hiking
trails where originally established as long ago as the late 1800s. Plus, the park’s carriage road system
and stone-faced bridges make park exploration pleasantly accessible while
blending nicely with the natural environment.
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| Do you see the deer? |
From the Atlantic Ocean’s edge to Cadillac Mountain’s 1,530
foot summit, foliage at Acadia National Park is just starting to take on shades
of yellow and red from autumn’s color pallet; early hints of the colorful scene
to come. When wild Asters start to bloom and red Rose Hips replace Rose buds, the
weather this time of year in Maine is perfect for taking a dog for a ride. So,
Blae jumped into the back seat of the car and we headed for Acadia National
Park where we enjoyed a relaxing journey on the Park Loop and up Cadillac Mountain, making plenty of stops along the way. Then we traveled over to Schoodic Point for a different perspective.
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| Schoodic Point |
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| Blae, September 2012 |
Learn More...
Ken
Burns called our National Parks, “America’s Best Idea” in his 2009 six-part
documentary for PBS, Blae and I think he was right. Certainly, Acadia National
Park is a place where you can truly discover history and explore the nature of
our American heritage. If you
are interested in supporting America’s best idea, you can do that, too. Visit America's Best Idea Today.
Did you knowU.S. citizens over the age of 62, can claim a lifetime pass
to all 58 National Parks for a one time fee of $10. FMI :
By Gail J. VanWart ©
Copyright, 2012 All Rights Reserved
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| Blae |
Gail J. VanWart is a regular
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a publication of Courier Publications LLC in Rockland,
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