Three dogs, 20+ National Parks, and a lot of trial and error. This is the dog hiking packing list I actually use every time we hit the trail, including the Acadia-specific add-ons that matter.
The Ultimate Dog Hiking Gear List For National Parks
The Ultimate New England Fall Road Trip: A Six-State Foliage Loop (2026)
Seven autumns in New England taught me the trip most people get wrong. Here’s the six-state loop routed the way the color actually moves, with 2026 road closures, booking deadlines, and dog rules.
The Girls Trip Guide to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor is the rare girls trip destination where everyone gets what they came for: the friend who wants to hike the Beehive, the friend who wants a lobster roll and a nap, and the friend who booked the whale watch before anyone agreed to it. This guide covers where to stay, which hikes are worth the early alarm, the best sunset spots on the quiet side, where to drink after dinner, and a day-by-day itinerary so nobody has to be the planner. Cadillac sunrise included. You’ll cry. That’s normal.
Acadia National Park October Guide: Fall Colors, Weather & What to Pack
October in Acadia is Disney World busy, and worth it anyway. Here’s what actually matters: when peak foliage really hits (later than you think), how to get a Cadillac Mountain reservation, why most people miss the Island Explorer cutoff, and the late-October cheat code nobody talks about.
The Bar Harbor Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know Before You Visit
Bar Harbor, Maine, is one of those places that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. I’ve been visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for years, but in the summer of 2025, I moved there for 6 months and have all the insider details…
The Complete Guide to the Best Bars in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor is a lot of things: a gateway to Acadia, a lobster roll pilgrimage destination, and a town that somehow feels like a village, no matter how many cruise ships are anchored in the harbor. But one thing people don’t talk about enough is the drinking scene, and after spending six months living here last summer, I can tell you it’s genuinely impressive for a town this size.
