Bar Harbor News

Beech Mountain Fire Tower to Open go to article

Weather permitting, the Beech Mountain fire tower will be open on Saturday, October 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beech Mountain is an excellent spot for viewing the fall foliage. A ranger will be available to answer questions, and Smoky Bear items will be waiting for children who make it to the top. Dogs on leash are allowed to accompany hikers to the top, but cannot climb to the top of the tower because of the open grating on the steps and platform. Warm clothes are strongly recommended.

East Face Trail Reopens go to article

The East Face Trail, renamed the Orange and Black Path, has reopened after a three-year closure. The trail was damaged in an October 2006 earthquake.

OctoberVisitor Center Hours go to article

October hours begin today for Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The visitor center will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. this month. The last day is October 31.

Construction on West Side of Park go to article

Contractors will be repaving roads and parking lots on the west side of the park this fall, starting September 21, which will require temporary closures during the work day.

Program on ants, bees and wasps go to article

Explore the world of ants, bees, and wasps with experts. A free program will be offered at the Schoodic portion of the park.

Improvements to roads in Acadia go to article

Various work projects in Acadia National Park will be possible because of funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

National Junior Ranger Day in Acadia go to article

Join park rangers for National Junior Ranger Day on April 24.

Pruning workshop go to article

Tree pruning workshop to give tips using old orchard in Acadia National Park.

Visitor center and loop road to open on April 15 go to article

Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center will open for the season on April 15, 2010.

Birthday month go to article

Worthy of Note go to article

Paul Doiron,... go to article