In his 46 years of work with the National Park Service, Mike Alley has worn many hats: general laborer, fire control worker, law enforcement ranger, leader of the Acadia Youth Conservation Corps (AYCC), and, finally, field crew leader—a position he held for the last eleven years. A native of Bar Harbor, Mike was a school teacher for 33 years. In October, 2009, he celebrated his well-deserved retirement with Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia.

An invaluable member of the FOA team, Mike will be sorely missed. Look for him at Sand Beach during the summer months—complete with chair and books; and on the Jordan Pond and South Bubble trails—his favorite in Acadia.