In Washington ... 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 ...

One of the best ways to see the National Park is by walking through it. Hiking is one of the top things to do in the National ...

When you want to escape the crowds and experience the most rugged and remote section of Acadia National Park, visit Isle au ... If you're staying on Mount Desert Island (where the majority of ...