Acadia National Park - Ranger Tours

Program Sampler Listed below is a selection of ranger-led programs offered at Acadia. Not all programs are offered every season; please check the Beaver Log or program schedule to see what is offered.

Life Between the Tides (3 hours, moderate 1.3-mile walk) Roll up your sleeves and investigate the fascinating world where ocean meets lands.

Mr. Rockefeller"s Bridges (2.5 hours, moderate 1.5-mile walk) Follow tree-lined carriage roads to beautiful stone bridges.

At the Summit (1 hour, easy .5-mile walk) Enjoy the views from atop Cadillac Mountain and gain a new perspective on Acadia"s beauty.

Animals of Acadia (1.5 hours, accessible) Deer? Moose? Snake? Turtle? Discover the animals you might, and might not, see in the park.

Boat Cruises (2-3 hours, three different cruises, fees vary) Cruise amid the islands off the coast of Mount Desert Island and learn about the flora, fauna, geology, and human history of the region. Passengers disembark on Little Cranberry Island on one cruise. Make reservations through boat companies.

Mountain Mysteries (2 hours, moderate 1-mile hike) A great family hike! Hike one of Acadia"s mountains and discover its secrets. For children 7-14. Must be accompanied by at least one adult. Reservations required.

Evening Programs (mid-May to mid-October) Meet at Blackwoods or Seawall Campground for an evening program on a variety of Acadia topics from wildlife to plants, ocean to summit. Maybe even an old fashioned ranger sing-along!

Peregrine Watch (Most days from mid-May to mid-August, talk) Since 1991 peregrine falcons have successfully nested on Champlain Mountain. Share the excitement of watching these masters of the skies during courtship, nesting, and fledging of young. Precipice Trail Parking Area. Won"t you join us on a program during your next visit to Acadia? Pick up a copy of the park newspaper, the Beaver Log , when you arrive in the park for a complete program listing.