Acadia National Park
Who's Who?
National Park Service
Since its founding in 1916, the NPS has endeavored to preserve America's parklands for generations to come. The NPS, federal custodian of Acadia National Park, is responsible for preserving and protecting the environmental and cultural values of our national parks, protecting the fish and wildlife therein and providing for public use and enjoyment of the parks. Please contact the NPS at: Acadia National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; (207) 288-3338 for more information.
Acadia Corporation
The Acadia Corporation is a Maine-owned company operating under contract with the NPS to provide traditional food service and merchandising facilities in the park. The Acadia Corporation has served as concessioner for the Jordan Pond House restaurant since 1947. It also operates the park's three gift shops at Jordan Pond, Cadillac Summit and Thunder Hole. Please contact Acadia Corporation, P.O. Box 24, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; (207) 288-1204 for more information.
Eastern National
Chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1948, Eastern National is a nonprofit, cooperating association that promotes the historical, scientific and educational activities of the NPS. It also supports park research, interpretation and conservation programs. Please contact Eastern National at: Acadia National Park, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; (207) 288-4988 for more information.
Friends of Acadia
Founded in 1986, Friends of Acadia is a nonprofit, independent organization that works to preserve and protect the park and its surroundings. Its goals are to involve citizens, offer volunteer support and raise money for resource protection programs. For more information please contact the organization at: P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; (800) 625-0321 or (207) 288-3340; or visit online at www.friendsofacadia.org.
Mount Desert Island Area Chambers of Commerce
You can obtain helpful information from the following local chambers of commerce: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 158, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, (207) 664-2940, www.barharborinfo.com; Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce (representing the villages of Hall Quarry, Northeast Harbor, Otter Creek, Pretty Marsh, Seal Harbor and Somesville), P.O. Box 675, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662, (207) 276-5040, www.mountdesertchamber.org; and Southwest Harbor — Tremont Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1143, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, (207) 244-9264, www.acadiachamber.com.
Acadia In Depth
News from the Parks
Ken Burns on Vacation/Location at Glacier National Park
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
Town Government Rejected by Tusayan
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
Tauck Hosts its 10,000th Guest-Volunteer in Yellowstone National Park
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
Dupuyer Elementary School Offering Students Unique Learning Experiences
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
