Acadia National Park is one of the most wonderful landmarks in the state of Maine. But it’s also located pretty far north from the state’s border with New Hampshire. That means it might not be in everyone’s backyard. If you’re not lucky enough to live close enough for a quick visit, we’ve got great news! If you’re too far or the weather has you stuck inside, check a virtual tour of the park from afar!
Acadia National Park, one of the most beautiful in the country, offers everything from calming walks to challenging hikes. Plus, some of the most beautiful driving.
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But, it’s not accessible to everyone. Whether you live out of the state or just can’t make the hours long drive from within Maine, it can be hard to know that something so beautiful is just out of reach.
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Add rainy days to the mix and you’ve got a recipe from some serious FOMO (that’s, “fear of missing out” for folks who don’t know)!
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But, Google Earth has an answer! Right now you can access their National Park virtual tours to explore Acadia from anywhere you can access WiFi or cell connectivity.
Photography by Deb Snelson/Moment Collection via Getty Images
The easy-to-use interface includes a map where you can identify which park you’d like to visit. Of course, we assume Acadia will be your first choice!
Google Earth
Once you’re in the park, there are 9 different areas you can explore. Head to Sand Beach to enjoy a summer day on the sand! You can also navigate the screen to see 360-degrees around you.
Google Earth
Zoom in to get as close as you’d like. This will allow you to see details. In some cases the photos used have been shared by visitors while others are actual Google Earth images.
Google Earth
We also love the topographical feature which allows virtual visitors to get a sense of how the park is laid out.
Google Earth This is a great tool for curious folks who love exploring, but it’s also a great educational tool for kids.
Once you’ve seen Acadia National Park in a whole new way, check out the other parks included in the feature. You can travel right from here!
Peter Rintels / Flickr
Karly Ann / alltrails.com
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Photography by Deb Snelson/Moment Collection via Getty Images
Google Earth
This is a great tool for curious folks who love exploring, but it’s also a great educational tool for kids.
Once you’ve seen Acadia National Park in a whole new way, check out the other parks included in the feature. You can travel right from here!
You can see all the National Parks included by clicking here. Or, head straight for Acadia National Park here. The National Parks currently included in this project are below. And, when you can make it to the park here are 10 of the greatest Acadia National Park hiking trails in Maine for beginners.
Have you tried any other virtual tours? What are your favorites?
Google Earth National Park Tours:
- Acadia National Park
- Arches National Park
- Badlands National Park
- Big Bend National Park
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Bruce Canyon National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Channel Islands National Park
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Death Valley National Park
- Denali National Park
- Dry Tortugas National Park
- Everglades National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Olympic National Park
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Sequoia National Park
- Shenandoah National Park
- Virgin Islands National Park
- Wind Cave National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Zion National Park
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Address: Acadia National Park, Maine, USA
