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Take time to visit my web site for free information on things to do and see in the Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park area. Go to www.acadiavacations.com

The best time to be on the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park is at sunrise! For more info and pictures visit www.acadiavacations.com

Sunset is best spent on the Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor side of the island. Bass Harbor Light is a beautiful lighthouse and offers great sunset photos. Again, you can see what I mean by visiting www.acadiavacations.com for lots of free visitor information.

The coastal section of the Park Loop Road is a great place to explore from sunrise to mid-day. Tons of photo ops and it is the access for some of the greatest hiking trails and mountain trails on the island. For more trail and hiking recommendations check out acadiavacations.com - Places to See section.

The Park Loop Road swings inland in the Otter Cliffs area and takes you through some beautiful forests and eventually back to Bar Harbor area. The Jordan Pond House and Cadillac Mountain are two of the scenic attractions on this portion of the Loop Road.

I am not a big time mountain climber. I am also not in the greatest physical specimen you will ever see. BUT, I climbed The Beehive and loved every minute of the climb. I took my time and rested often enjoying the spectacular vistas to behold. Overlooking the Sand Beach section of the Park Loop Road the views are special. I watched large birds and gulls fly BELOW me searching the coastline for food. The trail up the mountain is located such that you have beautiful 180 degree views most of the way. Don't miss this one.