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.
Dog Friendly Acadia National Park: The Ultimate 2026 Guide
Acadia is one of the most dog friendly National Parks in the entire United States, and after spending six months living right outside Bar Harbor with my three pups, I can tell you it’s the real deal. Here’s everything you need to know to plan an incredible 2026 trip to Acadia with your dogs, including the rules, the can’t miss spots, and a few things I learned the hard way.
The Best Coastal Maine Road Trip
Maine is by far one of my favorite states. There is just something about the rocky coastline, epic sunrises, and all of the pine trees that make my heart happy. I’ve left a little piece of my heart all over the state, but my absolute favorite thing to do in Maine is a coastal road trip…
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.
The Foodie’s Guide to Bar Harbor, Maine
6 months of eating my way through this town I’ve done the research, the delicious, delicious research, so you don’t have to. This is your complete foodie’s guide to Bar Harbor, covering everything from 5 AM blueberry pancakes to hidden speakeasies, the best lobster roll actually in downtown Bar Harbor, and every must-eat spot in between.
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…
The Best Things To Do In Camden, Maine
Camden, Maine is known as the ‘Jewel of the Maine Coast’ and for good reason! It is a picturesque town by the sea with a gorgeous harbor that you can imagine yourself enjoying on a daily basis.
11 Fun Adventures In North Maine Woods
North Maine Woods is not really like anywhere else I’ve ever been, in a very cool way…
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…
The 12 Best Lobster Rolls In Maine
You won’t find lobster shacks in short supply while visiting coastal Maine, but not all lobster rolls are created equally. After years of dedicated “research” (aka eating my weight in lobster), I consider myself a lobster roll connoisseur at this point. I’ve had A LOT of lobster rolls, from Portland to Bar Harbor, Kennebunkport to Acadia. Some forgettable, some life-changing.
One Day In Portland, Maine: The Perfect 2026 Itinerary
Find out how to spend One Day In Portland, Maine. Including Where To Stay, Eat, Shop & What You Can’t Miss…
