Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine is the place for family adventures, and this new guide is filled with easy ways to make them happen. An Outdoor Family Guide to Acadia National Park shows families how to take advantage of the fifty-seven miles of carriage roads ideal for biking and strolling; easy ocean and shore access; inland lakes and coastlines ideal for kayaking and canoeing; a variety of historical, cultural, and natural attractions; and extraordinary interpretive programs.

Trip descriptions direct families to historic landmarks as well as animals, plants, and other natural features that might otherwise be missed. Author Lisa Gollin Evans gives expert tips on hiking, biking, and paddling with children; park regulations; essential equipment; and much more.