Frequently Asked Questions
Questions1)What does the future hold for Acadia environmental wise?
2)Does the appalachian trail end in Acadia?
3)How many miles of hiking trails are there?
4)How much average snowfall does Acadia receive?
5)Has the park recovered from the fire?
5) Have the efforts to recuperate the Peregrine Falcon population been successful?
6)How much does it cost to visit Acadia?
7)Are there both fresh water and salt water ecosystems in the park?
8) Who are the indigenous inhabitants of the Acadia area?
9) Are bears a common site in Acadia?
10) During what months of the year is the park open?
11) Does the park have any form of lodging on the property?
12) Where did the name Acadia originate from?
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Answers1) While no one can predict the future, the laws that have been put in place to protect our beautiful park we are confident that the future for Acadia is bright and "green".
2)Yes the appalachian trail finishes in Acadia national park.
3)Acadia boasts and impressive 125 miles of hiking trails.
4)Acadia receives around 60 inches of snowfall annually.
Yes, for the most part much of the area devastated had gone through secondary succession and returned to its former condition.
Yes , trapping and releasing along with the protective bird laws have been ultimately successful in recuperating some of the falcon's population.
6)Vehicles pay 20$ for a weekly parking pass.
7)Yes, there are two beaches which offer salt and freshwater activities.
8) The Wabanaki indians were native to this land before european colonists claimed the land.
9)On Mount Desert Island few bears will be found but they are not considered a profound threat to the visitors safety.
10) During the winter months Park Loop Road and all of the unpaved roads are closed. They reopen in the late spring time.
11) while, there is no lodging there are two campgrounds open to the public.
12) Giovanni Verrazano sailed the coast of Acadia in 1524 it is said that it reminded him of the coast of a Greek coast named Arcadia.
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