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Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality,
and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment
of current and future generations.
Ridge Runner and Recreation Technician Openings Announced
Friends is now accepting inquiries regarding the 2010 Ridge Runners and Recreation Technician. For information on the positions and how to apply, click here for Ridge Runners and click here for Recreation Technician
Job Opening: Field Crew Leader
Friends of Acadia has an opening for a 2010 field crew leader. Click here for a complete job description and instructions on how to apply.
Check Skiing Conditions in Acadia
Every winter, members of the Acadia Winter Trails Association groom portions of Acadia's carriage roads for both traditional and skate cross country skiing. Click here to view current trail conditions.
Winter 2009 Friends of Acadia Journal
The winter issue of the Friends of Acadia Journal is now available on our website - and it includes a feature by documentary filmmaker Dayton Duncan. Click here to view the issue.
2010 Friends of Acadia Poetry Competition
Friends of Acadia is accepting submissions for our 2010 Poetry Competition. All poems must be nature-related, 30 lines or fewer, and unpublished. Each entrant may submit up to three poems for consideration. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2010. Learn more about the competition.
Sign up for Acadia Quest 2010
We are now accepting registrations for the third year of Acadia Quest. This year, you can get a jump-start on the action by participating in Winter Quest - a partnership between Friends, the YMCA, and Acadia National Park. Learn more about Acadia Quest.
In the News
Winter Break - (Portland Press Herald, January 17, 2010)
For those who know the Acadia National Park carriage roads in the summer, they are even more remarkable in the winter, locals say.... Read the rest of the story.
Jump-start Your Quest This Winter - (Various Papers, February 2, 2010)
This February, Friends of Acadia, the MDI YMCA, and Acadia National Park are encouraging youth to test their “snow legs” by participating in a series of events to experience Acadia outdoors in the winter... Read the rest of the story.
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