Thanks for the video. We went to Acadia this week and visited several of your must-see spots. I don’t know if they were running when you were there but the best way to get around and not fight the traffic is to use the free shuttle system. There are several lines. There are stops at our campgrounds and the visitor center with plenty of RV parking
it's pronounced Skoodic, a hard C. When there go to the Pickled Wrinkle in Birch Harbor. Best crab & butter I ever had. Best seafood in Mt Desert Island is Thurston's in Tremont, west side. Beal's in Southwest Harbor is second. They both get lobster right from the local dock as fresh as can be.
Thanks for the correction! I did get a chance to stop by the Pickled Wrinkle while there and it was a fantastic experience! I'll have to try those other places next time I'm in the area! Thanks for the tips!
We’ve been to Acadia 3 times and the most recent time we went I took your advice and went to schoodic point. Wow Im mad at myself for not making the drive on previous trips. Love it there!
Great Video!!! Going to Acadia for the first time in September. Can't wait. Watching videos like this one, reading up on Acadia and just ordered a trail map. And we have our reservations for Cadillac Mountain sunrise and drive to the tip. Going to be a awesome place to see...
Use the free buses. They get you almost everywhere including trailheads. Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain is magnificent followed by breakfast at Jeanies in Bar Harbor.
Cadillac Mountain requires a reservation for a time slot for you to drive up the mountain. (The Park service will give you a30 minute window to enter before your start time. Jordan’s Pond- two parking lots and can be very difficult to get a parking spot. If your goal is to park and hike the trail around the pond then perhaps do it first after the park opens Loop-one way only and shared by cyclists, tour buses cars etc. Meaning you may have to make multiple loops in the car to see all the attractions.
As an Acadia park guide, I’d like to say that these are great spots indeed - well done ✅ 🌲(except for your pronunciation of “schoodic”) what month were u there? ☀️
Trying to plan a trip. is 4 days enough to visit Acadia? I would love to see the sunrise on the mountain and the sunset at the lighthouse so i want to make sure i have a few days there to have favorable weather conditions.
Is there any roadside parking allowed anywhere near the bass harbor light house ? I see multiple side streets near it or on the main road of harbor drive ? I don't mind walking to it
Maybe someone else can answer that but to my knowledge there's no street parking nearby. The main road leading to the lighthouse is too narrow for any street parking. I'm not sure about the side roads.
I keep hearing, get there early because the parking lots fill up, I also here morning fog is brutal... Ugh... do you come early to get a parking spot and just hang out till the fog burns off?
Where specifically? If you are going up to Cadillac mountain then you wont see much if anything if there is fog. However if you are in the lower parts of the park, there are still plenty of hikes and places to go around to spend time waiting for fog to dissipate. Parking is a big pain so if dealing with finding parking stresses you out I would go early. If you dont mind circling or waiting for a spot then you could go a bit later in the day.
High tide changes day to day. There are many sites like NOAA's site that has the high tide times for the day. For Acadia you can look up high tide for bar harbor. There are 2 high tide points per day.
Great vlog! We are planning a trip in 2023 and this was very helpful! We just subbed to your channel. We hope you can check us out too sometime. We loved this one....very informative and we are going to try those restaurants! We plan on staying in Bar Harbor for like 4 nights or so
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It's such a beautiful National Park. Thanks for the great video and tips!
It really is! You're welcome!
Thanks for your honesty and all the tips you gave.
Be going with the fam end of month. Excited to finally check it out
That shot of the lighthouse from the rocks is absolutely incredible!! 🤩
I wish I could say that was my shot but it wasnt :P
Thank you for your informative, well-done video. This helped me a lot and I really enjoyed your presentation!
Precipice trail!
Thanks for the video. We went to Acadia this week and visited several of your must-see spots. I don’t know if they were running when you were there but the best way to get around and not fight the traffic is to use the free shuttle system. There are several lines. There are stops at our campgrounds and the visitor center with plenty of RV parking
I didn't know about the free shuttle system! Thanks for sharing that! Hope it was a great trip!
Great list! We will be here for 5 months working at the Bar Harbor KOA and can’t wait to explore every inch of the park.
Scott and Carol, do you two travel around in your RV and work as campground hosts?
@@MamaMailisha Hello, we are full time RV and work camp with KOA.
Cool video...WH is my hometown...have not been back in yrs...need to get back
it's pronounced Skoodic, a hard C. When there go to the Pickled Wrinkle in Birch Harbor. Best crab & butter I ever had. Best seafood in Mt Desert Island is Thurston's in Tremont, west side. Beal's in Southwest Harbor is second. They both get lobster right from the local dock as fresh as can be.
Thanks for the correction! I did get a chance to stop by the Pickled Wrinkle while there and it was a fantastic experience! I'll have to try those other places next time I'm in the area! Thanks for the tips!
@@hoangpham wow not many people get to experience The Pickled Wrinkle! or even say it!
Thanks for the tip! I’ve never been to Maine, but I’m planning a trip now and I’m getting so many great ideas from you guys.
We’ve been to Acadia 3 times and the most recent time we went I took your advice and went to schoodic point. Wow Im mad at myself for not making the drive on previous trips. Love it there!
That's awesome! So glad it was helpful! Schoodic point is seriously something else, I love it as well!
Going to Acadia this Friday and this helped a ton thank you!
So glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy your trip!
Great Video!!! Going to Acadia for the first time in September. Can't wait. Watching videos like this one, reading up on Acadia and just ordered a trail map. And we have our reservations for Cadillac Mountain sunrise and drive to the tip. Going to be a awesome place to see...
That's awesome! September will be an amazing time to go and I hope you are able to enjoy Cadillac Mountain without all the fog 😂
I can't believe you guys lucked into such a great sunrise at Cadillac Mountain!
Hahaha ik right???😂😂😂
I really appreciated hearing about which sites have more and less people, great video!
Glad it was helpful!
Use the free buses. They get you almost everywhere including trailheads.
Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain is magnificent followed by breakfast at Jeanies in Bar Harbor.
Great advice! Definitely want to avoid dealing with parking if you can 😂 Jeanies looks amazing!
Great video! Happy I came across your channel!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I have been to Acadia countless times and each time am constantly amazed! Love it!
Another great one w such helpful information!
Thank you so much!
Amazing video I wanna go
Thanks! Yes you should!
Great video!! I am going this spring
That's awesome! Hope you have a great time there!
Added to my bucket list
Cadillac Mountain requires a reservation for a time slot for you to drive up the mountain. (The Park service will give you a30 minute window to enter before your start time.
Jordan’s Pond- two parking lots and can be very difficult to get a parking spot. If your goal is to park and hike the trail around the pond then perhaps do it first after the park opens
Loop-one way only and shared by cyclists, tour buses cars etc. Meaning you may have to make multiple loops in the car to see all the attractions.
Great tips! The Jordan Pond parking lots definitely do fill up fast and are packed all day! Good advice to go there early
You always make places look good but now the food looks just as amazing!
Thanks! food is always amazing 😂
Love your Cadillac Mountain view! 😂😂😂
It's amazing isn't it? 😅
Looks like a lot of fun!! so beautiful there
So much fun!!
Man def have to visit some day!
Totally should!!
As an Acadia park guide, I’d like to say that these are great spots indeed - well done ✅ 🌲(except for your pronunciation of “schoodic”) what month were u there? ☀️
Haha thanks! I was there in August
Good Video .....
Thanks
You only need a reservation if you driving you can hike it without one
You're right! You can hike it without a reservation.
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Trying to plan a trip. is 4 days enough to visit Acadia? I would love to see the sunrise on the mountain and the sunset at the lighthouse so i want to make sure i have a few days there to have favorable weather conditions.
I believe that should be plenty of time to do that!
@@hoangphamCool thanks
This was super helpful! We are heading to Acadia in a few weeks. When were you there? Hoping the crowds aren’t as bad now that summer is over.
I was there in the summer during peak crowds so hopefully it is much better now. Peak season ends after September.
where exactly is this Red Barn please
It is in Augusta Maine. 5 minutes off of 95
Is there any roadside parking allowed anywhere near the bass harbor light house ? I see multiple side streets near it or on the main road of harbor drive ? I don't mind walking to it
Maybe someone else can answer that but to my knowledge there's no street parking nearby. The main road leading to the lighthouse is too narrow for any street parking. I'm not sure about the side roads.
@@hoangpham Thank you
I keep hearing, get there early because the parking lots fill up, I also here morning fog is brutal... Ugh... do you come early to get a parking spot and just hang out till the fog burns off?
Where specifically? If you are going up to Cadillac mountain then you wont see much if anything if there is fog. However if you are in the lower parts of the park, there are still plenty of hikes and places to go around to spend time waiting for fog to dissipate. Parking is a big pain so if dealing with finding parking stresses you out I would go early. If you dont mind circling or waiting for a spot then you could go a bit later in the day.
What time is high tide?
High tide changes day to day. There are many sites like NOAA's site that has the high tide times for the day. For Acadia you can look up high tide for bar harbor. There are 2 high tide points per day.
Great vlog! We are planning a trip in 2023 and this was very helpful! We just subbed to your channel. We hope you can check us out too sometime. We loved this one....very informative and we are going to try those restaurants! We plan on staying in Bar Harbor for like 4 nights or so
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a fun trip! Will check your channel out!
@@hoangpham appreciate you.