Locals and concerned citizens are writing up lists of things to do on Mount Desert Island while Acadia National Park is closed during the government shutdown. Some of these are great things to do on private or state land outside of the park; some of them involve deliberate trespassing into the park; some of these are observations and warnings as to what could happen if you do decide to enter the park.
I’m heading up to the island this weekend in part to support local businesses, and thought it would be convenient to have these all in one place.
Useful blog posts and event pages:
- Friends of Acadia’s map of what’s closed and suggestions of what you can still do
- How to Enjoy Acadia When the Park is Closed – suggestions for excursions outside the park from a local photographer (includes great photos)
- Plan B: Other Things to Do Near Acadia During the Shutdown – a blog post from a guy who wrote a guidebook on Acadia and some other national parks
- The scene on the ground – what people have observed happens to you if you hike/walk/drive into the park
- Protest event in the park on Sunday 10/6/13
Resources:
- Friends of Acadia’s Facebook page – frequent updates and advocacy for the park
- Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Facebook page – advocacy for small businesses near the park and a heavy emphasis now on things to do outside the park
- Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s rapid response site with a list of hikes outside the park, official related press releases, etc.
I’ll keep adding things as I find them. If you have any other suggestions, please tweet them to me.
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