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Acadia National Park
Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
 

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS

10 easy & fun things every child should experience at Acadia

1. Watch sunrise or sunset from the top of Cadillac Mountain.

2. Follow a trail.

3. Breathe in the ocean air.

4. Go on a park ranger-led activity.

5. Look into a tidepool.

6. Ride a bike on the carriage roads.

7. Find a frog at a pond.

8. Discover Acadia's human history.

9. Look up at the stars and find a constellation.

10. Search for your own special place in the park.

GET OUTSIDE AND DISCOVER ACADIA NATIONAL PARK!

 
Woman and child look into a tidepool.
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Did You Know?
From late May to early October, park rangers at Acadia National Park offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides, and more. Check out the Beaver Log for a schedule of programs.
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Last Updated: September 04, 2009 at 18:01 EST