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An Island Explorer bus pulls up to a bus stop in a full parking lot; pedestrians and cyclists are waiting to board
September 7, 2026

Request for Information: Real-Time Data and Parking Guidance Capabilities for Acadia National Park, Maine

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park invites responses from qualified contractors and businesses to gather industry insight about feasible technologies, approaches, […]

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Two people lean over in a mudflat on a rainy day
September 1, 2026

Playing in the Mud

by Iris Petrin, Bates College Intern  Digging through mud in sideways rain is a hard time to learn that your […]

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Four people face away from the camera looking at a view of trees and a pond
August 20, 2026

How Do You Rate a Scenic View?

by Tiegan Paulson cover photo by Catherine Schmitt The view from the top of Barnard Mountain is good, but I […]

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A crowd of people gathered in front of a big white tent
August 20, 2026

Welcoming New Development and Communications Staff

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to welcome new engagement staff. Senior Development Officer Dakota Penza Grana of […]

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Logos over background of people at field site
August 12, 2026

Adapting to Change – with Science (Part 4)

Introduction America Adapts, the Climate Change Podcast and its host, Doug Parsons, visited Schoodic Institute to learn more about our […]

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A group of people on a mountain summit
July 22, 2026

National Park Foundation grant to support real-time data on park conditions

photo by Catherine Schmitt Navigating Acadia National Park during the busy season can be a challenge. Mountainous terrain makes cell […]

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View of an anvil-shaped hill
July 21, 2026

Honoring and Inspiring Volunteers: 2026 Anvil Award

This month, we were thrilled to present dedicated volunteer and generous supporter Vicki Rea with our second annual Anvil Award. […]

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Beech trunks with holes in bark
July 20, 2026

Modeling the Unexpected in Acadia’s Forests

by Tiegan Paulson photos by Tiegan Paulson Take a walk around Eagle Lake, The Bubbles, or many other paths in […]

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scenic view of a stream flowing through a sandy beach with trees and a forested hill in the background
June 15, 2026

2026 Acadia Science Fellows to study and map coastal erosion

Two scientists have been awarded fellowships to conduct research in Acadia National Park, both focused on coastal erosion. An initiative […]

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Seaweed on rocks
June 10, 2026

Adapting to Change, with Science (Part 3)

Introduction America Adapts, the Climate Change Podcast and its host, Doug Parsons, visited Schoodic Institute to learn more about our […]

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