Fall Foliage
During the autumn of each year, a vibrant show of color is splashed throughout Acadia National Park. The best time to view the fall foliage in Acadia National Park is in late September through October. Because of the more southern location of the Park along the Downeast coast of Maine, the leaves turn colors later here than in other parts of Maine.
There are few sights in nature as spectacular as Acadia National Park's autumn leaves: a fiery medley of pumpkin orange, schoolhouse red and buttery yellow, spread across the landscape like a luxurious carpet of color.
Fall is a favorite time of year for visitors to flock to Acadia National Park. Visitors travel great distances to catch a view of the wonder of nature's splendor as the leaves transform from the various shades of green displayed in the spring and summer to bright yellows, oranges and vibrant reds.
Those individuals who are passionate about viewing this display of colors are known as leaf peepers. Leaf peeping is the autumn activity which includes not only viewing the fall foliage, but also photographing it. The foliage season begins in early September in the more northern regions and ends in the more southern locations in late October.
