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 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 Getting Out On Frenchmans Bay
You can’t come to Bar Harbor and not get out on the water. Frenchman Bay is stunning from shore, but it’s absolutely breathtaking from a boat, a kayak, the deck of a four-masted schooner…
The Best Sunset Spots in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park at sunset is one of the most spectacular things I’ve ever witnessed, and I’ve watched a lot of sunsets from a lot of places. The combination of pink granite, Atlantic coastline, mountain silhouettes, and Maine light is simply unrepeatable.
One Day In Acadia With Dogs: A Local’s Itinerary
Heading to Acadia with your dogs and only have one day? Don’t panic. Here’s the exact hour-by-hour itinerary I plan for friends — sunrise on Ocean Path, house rolls at Bar Harbor Lobster Pound, the Quiet Side trails, and a real sit-down dinner with your pup. Updated for 2026.
The Complete Guide to Schoodic Peninsula in Acadia National Park
The Schoodic Peninsula is the only mainland section of Acadia National Park — and one of the most overlooked destinations on the entire Maine coast. Just 45 miles from Bar Harbor, Schoodic receives only about 8% of Acadia’s total visitors, which means no timed-entry reservations, easy parking, and access to some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the park. From the jaw-dropping geology at Schoodic Point, 419-million-year-old pink granite streaked with black basalt dikes, to the cliff-edge sunset views at Ravens Nest overlooking Frenchman Bay and Cadillac Mountain, the Schoodic Peninsula deserves a full day on every Acadia National Park itinerary. This complete guide covers how to get there, how the one-way Schoodic Loop Road works, the best stops and sunset spots, dog-friendly trails, camping at Schoodic Woods Campground, and everything else you need to plan your visit.
15 Best Dog Friendly Hikes at Acadia National Park
Acadia is one of the most dog friendly National Parks in the United States, and honestly, it’s the reason we keep coming back. The first National Park east of the Mississippi boasts nearly 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads that you can enjoy with your pups…
The 18 Best Things to Do in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, Maine, is one of those places that grabs you and doesn’t let go…
Sunrise at Acadia National Park: 12 Best Spots for 2026
From Oct 7 to March 6 earth year the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the first place to see the sunrise in the U.S. You don’t want to miss it…
Camping At Acadia: The Complete Guide
Everything you ever wanted to know about camping at Acadia National Park with dogs…
