The events and activities that are part of the Acadia Quest program have been split into three categories: Explore, Learn, and Protect. Teams must fulfill the requirements for each category in order to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. Visit the rules page for a full list of requirements.
Explore
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Learn
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Protect
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Participants must complete 2 of the following activities (only 1 may be a Team's Choice activity). |
Participants must complete 2 of the following activities (may be 2 ranger-led programs, or lectures). |
Participants must complete 2 of the following activities (may be 2 volunteer work days). |
National Junior Ranger Day*
Sat., April 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A fun field-day for families with children ages 5 to 12; explore, learn about, and protect Acadia National Park through a wide variety of outdoor activities.
More National Junior Ranger Day information... |
National Junior Ranger Day*
Sat., April 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A fun field-day for families with children ages 5 to 12; explore, learn about, and protect Acadia National Park through a wide variety of outdoor activities.
More National Junior Ranger Day information... |
Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up
Sat., April 26, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spend the morning cleaning up the roadsides of Mount Desert Island and the gateway communities--you can make a difference this Earth Day.
More Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up information... |
Family Fun Day*
Sun., July 20, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate summer in Acadia. Join Friends of Acadia and park rangers for special field-day activities.
More Family Fun Day information... |
National Trails Day *
Sat., June 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spend time with Acadia National Park trail crew learning about trail history.
More National Trails Day information...
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Volunteer Work Day(s)
Tue., Thurs., and Sat., 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., weather permitting, from late May to early October
Join the crew of regular volunteers who work on trails and carriage roads three times a week. You can help care for current and future trails that youuse, and maybe some you haven't explored!
More information about volunteering in the park... |
Self-Guided EarthCache
Bring your GPS unit and explore on your own. Acadia's EarthCache Program offers you an exciting opportunity to explore the park while learning more about its geological story.
Document this activity through a written response or a photograph to receive credit!
More EarthCache information... |
Family Fun Day*
Sun., July 20, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate summer in Acadia. Join Friends of Acadia and park rangers for special field-day activities.
More Family Fun Day information... |
National Trails Day*
Sat., June 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spend time with Acadia National Park trail crew learning about trail history, or help kick off the volunteer season with a spring project in the park.
More National Trails Day information... |
Self-Guided Ride on the Island Explorer
Catch the fare-free, propane-powered Island Explorer and ride into the park. By using the bus system, you are reducing the number of cars and emissions in Acadia National Park.
Document this activity through a written response or a photograph to receive credit! See rules for more information.
Island Explorer Bus Routes and Schedules |
Ranger-led Programs
Daily from late May to October
Join a park ranger and explore Acadia on hikes, boat cruises, and specially-designed children's programs.
Find ranger-led programs in your area of interest... |
Take Pride in Acadia Day
Sat., Nov. 1, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the more than 300 people who gather each year to rake the carriage roads and help prepare them for winter. You'll be rewarded with a chili, cornbread, and cider lunch with dessert! Plus, the grand prize drawing for Acadia Quest will be held that day.
More information about Take Pride in Acadia Day... |
| Team's Choice Self-Guided Activity
Almost any outdoor activity that is in the park will count, including: hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, visiting the Sieur de Monts Spring area, camping, tidepooling, fishing, taking a carriage ride, or taking a ranger-narraged boat cruise.
Remember, only one of these activities will count towards Acadia Quest requirements!
Document this activity through a written response or a photograph to receive credit! See rules for more information.
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Schoodic Lecture Series
Second Saturday of each month, 7 p.m.
Venture over to the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park. Explore for the day and end your visit with an interesting presentation. Topics vary from month to month and generally focus on wildlife, flora, and environmental issues in the park.
More information about the Schoodic Lecture Series... |
See a calendar of Acadia Quest activities:
Acadia National Park Calendar
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