What’s New — Best National Parks in USA (The Park Trail Updates)

Welcome to What’s New at The Park Trail. Below are the 15 most recent updates—fresh guides, trail write-ups, beach pages, and planning tips. Click any item for the full page, and follow our RSS to stay in the loop.

Oct 31, 2025

Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail – Acadia’s Scenic Ridge Hike

Hiker on Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail summit in Acadia National Park overlooking Frenchman Bay and the offshore islands

Follow the Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail for sweeping ocean views, granite ridges, and pine forests on Acadia’s most scenic summit hike.

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Oct 30, 2025

Cadillac Mountain Trail | Acadia National Park’s Iconic Summit Hike

Sunrise view from Cadillac Mountain Trail overlooking Frenchman Bay and Bar Harbor under morning fog

Cadillac Mountain Trail offers Acadia’s best hike—granite ridges, ocean views, and sunrise scenes over Bar Harbor from Maine’s highest peak.

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Oct 30, 2025

Cadillac North Ridge Trail – Hike to the Summit of Cadillac Mountain

Hikers ascending the Cadillac North Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park at sunrise, overlooking Frenchman Bay and the coastal islands below.

Hike Acadia’s scenic Cadillac North Ridge Trail to Cadillac Mountain’s summit. Enjoy ocean views, granite ridges, and the classic beauty of coastal Maine.

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Oct 26, 2025

Precipice Trail Acadia National Park | Iconic Cliff Hike

Two women hiking along the Precipice Trail Acadia National Park on a narrow granite ledge overlooking Frenchman Bay under bright summer skies.

Climb the thrilling Precipice Trail Acadia National Park — steep cliffs, iron rungs, and sweeping ocean views make this Acadia hike unforgettable.

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Oct 24, 2025

Island Explorer Shuttle Acadia – Catch a Free Bus Around Acadia Park

Island Explorer Shuttle driving along Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park with views of forested hills and the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore Acadia easily with the Island Explorer Shuttle Acadia — a free, eco-friendly bus linking Bar Harbor, Hulls Cove, Sand Beach, and Jordan Pond.

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Oct 24, 2025

Contact Us | The Park Trail

traveler writing a message at a park visitor center desk

Contact Us at The Park Trail to ask questions, share travel stories, or collaborate on park features — every message is read and replied to personally. ✅

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Oct 23, 2025

Beehive Trail Acadia – Iron Rungs, Ocean Views & Adventure

Sunset view from Beech Mountain Acadia National Park showing rocky summit foreground and tranquil ocean bays dotted with forested islands

Hike the Beehive Trail Acadia National Park for thrilling iron rungs, sweeping ocean views, and one of Acadia’s most unforgettable short climbs.

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