Nature Center in Acadia National Park, Maine

The Nature Center, operated by the National Park Service in Acadia National Park, provides answers to some of the most important questions regarding the natural balances and dynamics at play. Issues covered range from the air quality to the roles fires play to the variety of wildlife that has been seen recently in the park. There are several interesting and informative displays and a friendly person is available during regular season to answer your questions. This is a good place to begin your exploration of the park. There is a Park Loop Road entrance just south of Bar Harbor on Route 3 immediately after the Jackson Labs facility. The turn to enter the Nature Center parking area is between Route 3 and the Park Loop Road.

When you drive into the parking area, you may wonder what all the fuss is about. But leave your car to begin your exploration and soon you will discover the original Abbe Museum and the Wild Gardens of Acadia in the same general area. There are beautiful paths and walking trails throughout that add to the enchanting experience. (pictures) If you love nature, and want to learn a bit about the beginning of Acadia National Park, be sure to set aside a little time to visit here.

The center is open mid-June through late September and is located at the Sieur de Monts Spring, 2 miles south of Bar Harbor near the intersection of the Park Loop Road and Route 3 on Mount Desert Island. Admission is free. The Island Explorer Shuttle Bus has a pickup and drop-off point here.

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Nature Center GPS: Latitude 44.362097; Longitude -68.207830

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