Magnificent. Awe-inspiring. Breathtaking.
Words can not express itself or not just, it's natural wonders and spectacular beauty, Acadia National Park - especially in autumn, when the region is ablaze with color. Washed by the surf against the rocky shores of the park's peaks and breathtaking vistas, Acadia is a virtual paradise for nature lovers.
More than 2 million people a year make the hike to Acadia National Park,Maine is the most visited attraction. The park is home to a diverse population of plants, birds and other animals as well as the highest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast - Cadillac Mountain.
The 47,000-hectare park, usually located on Desert Iceland, offers breathtaking views year round, but the park's rugged beauty is best appreciated in the fall. The best time to make the park's fall foliage is from late September to October. Because of its location, the leavestypically change color later than in other parts of Maine.
There are few sights in nature as spectacular as Acadia National Park's leaves in autumn: a fiery combination of Burnt Orange, red and fire burning gold. Autumn is a popular time of year for photographing fall foliage lovers - as "leaf watchers" - the flock Acadia and famous to bask in the glorious colors to park the carpets.
The average visitor spends about three to four days in the area, althoughYou can spend a week or more exploring the park. Be sure to stop at the center of the Hulls Cove Visitor "and pick up a map, the park newspaper, and watch a free 15-minute orientation video before you embark on this national treasure discover. But you have to spend much time, let's Acadia National Park, without visiting the following locations:
Park Loop Road - This 20-mile drive offers breathtaking views of the sea, forests,Lakes, rocky coastlines and mountains. It is the main line (with a vehicle) through the National Park. How do you hug corner of the street, you pass over 17 bridges over cobbled streams, waterfalls, cliffs, and many vantage points along the route. For a less crowded park experience hiking or biking along the park's 125 miles of historic trails to consider surrounding yourself in the splendor of nature.
Sand Beach - the only sandy beach in Acadia - and only290 meters long - the beach is mainly sand consist of shell fragments that have broken from the surf. (Only hardy swimmers or those who wear wetsuits) want the 55-degree, brave in the summer water temperatures. Access is from Park Loop Road made available. If you want to migrate, you should walk close to the Great Head Trail (1.4 miles). At the other end of the upper car park, a stroll along Ocean Path. The trail offers spectacular views of the coastline as it meandersfor two miles Otter Cliff and Otter Point. This trail also leads to Thunder Hole. The Island Explorer shuttle bus stops at the sand beach about every half hour during the normal seasonal daylight hours.
Thunder Hole - Timing is everything when it comes to experience, the power and majesty of the sea in Thunder Hole. On calm days, Thunder Hole appears benign as the rhythmic waves lap against the rocky coast. But when the sea roars the breaking waves in a racenarrow gap in the shoreline rocks, which are in a loud roar and sending cascades of spray shot into the air. If you're lucky, you'll see the water spout as high as 40 feet! The Island Explorer shuttle bus stops here about every half hour during the normal seasonal daylight hours.
Bar Harbor - originally the name of Eden, this picturesque resort is a charming, low-key tourist destination in Acadia. It is the ideal place to do some shopping, visiting galleries and of courseMeals on world-famous Maine lobster. Do not forget to walk, stroll along the picturesque shore path. Was built about 130 years ago, it starts near the city pier and the Bar Harbor Inn, and takes about half a mile along the eastern shore of the harbor.
Learn more about Acadia National Park by the visit of the park's official website.
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• Acadia National Park's infrastructure system that was built by John D. Rockefeller II,was developed as "the finest example of broken stone roads for horse-drawn vehicles still extant in America." Today you can go hiking or cycling 45 miles of these scenic roads to park in the car.
• Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the highest mountain (1,530 meters) along the east coast of the United States. At certain times of year it is to see the first place in the U.S. until sunrise.
• More than 273 bird species have been identified atMount Desert Iceland and adjacent waters.
* Courtesy of the National Park Service
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