Maine National Parks

Acadia National Park

It may be one of the smaller national parks, but Acadia is by far one of the most scenic and picturesque parks in the U.S. Whether you come in the fall to enjoy the stunning foliage, or visit in the summer to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, Maine is a beautiful area to tour.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

This 2,158-mile footpath runs from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, traversing 14 states. The 281-mile section in Maine is considered to offer some of the most difficult hiking of all the states.

Maine Acadian Culture

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture.

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Park is a joint memorial by Canada and the United States and a symbol of the close relationship between the two countries. Here are the cottage and the grounds where President Franklin D. Roosevelt vacationed and where he was stricken by poliomyelitis at the age of 39.

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

The only international historic site in the NPS system commemorates the attempted French settlement of 1604, which led to the founding of New France.