Synopses & Reviews
This gorgeous, full-color travel guide reveals the highlights and hidden gems of
Acadia National Park and
Mount Desert Island, Maine. From outdoor adventures (hiking, biking, sea kayaking, sailing) to the top lobster restaurants in
Bar Harbor,
Acadia: The Complete Guide puts the best of Acadia at your fingertips. Fascinating chapters on geology, history, ecology and wildlife bring the park to life. Over 20 detailed maps make travel planning easy.
Written and photographed by Maine native James Kaiser, Acadia: The Complete Guide offers dozens of insider tips to help you make the most of your time in the park. Whatever your interestsdriving the Park Loop Road, hiking to the top of Cadillac Mountain, biking the Rockefeller Carriage Roads, sailing past historic Bass Harbor LighthouseAcadia: The Complete Guide is the only travel guide you'll need.
The Bestselling Guidebook to Acadia for over a Decade!
Over 150 Color Photographs
Over 20 Detailed Maps
Fascinating Chapters on Geology, Ecology, Wildlife and History
Detailed Info on Hiking, Biking, Sea Kayaking and Sailing
Filled with Tips to Save You Time and Money!
Review
"Hands down, these are the best travel guidebooks I've ever read." Wandering Educators
Synopsis
With a large number of beautiful, high-quality color photographs, these guides are as browsable as the best coffee table books but also supply travelers with maps, travel tips, and extensive listings for lodging, camping, and sightseeing.
Vacation destinations Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are proven even more enjoyable by this guide to Bar Harbor, the Cranberry Isles, Isle au Haut, the Schoodic Peninsula, Seal Harbor, and Swan's Island. Written by a Maine native, the listings point out the best spots for eating, shopping, and lodging in the towns and villages of the area, and carefully researched chapters on history, geology, and wildlife beckon travelers to hike, camp, and kayak in the unspoiled wild areas of the park.
Synopsis
Updated with improved maps and travel information, this convenient guide reveals the hidden gems of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. From highlighting outdoor adventures such as hiking, sea kayaking, sailing, and rock climbing to providing the best spots for eating, shopping, and lodging in the towns and villages of the area, this in-depth handbook also includes carefully researched chapters on local history and wildlife. Written by a Maine native and featuring a stunning collection of color photographs, this overview beckons travelers to explore spectacular coastal mountains, dine on fresh lobster at a waterfront restaurant, or sail past historic lighthouses on beautiful offshore islands.
About the Author
James Kaiser is an award-winning travel writer and photographer. He is the author of Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide, and Yosemite: The Complete Guide.