Historic Acadia National Park is a vibrant collection of true stories about the natural and human history of Acadia National Park, including some new and unfamiliar tales of one of America's most popular parks. For centuries, Acadia's mountain summits, rocky shores, and wooded valleys have drawn Native Americans, explorers, settlers, scientists, and visitors in search of beauty and inspiration. These stories of Acadia, from its geologic origins, unique flora, and engaging wildlife to its close relationship with surrounding communities like Bar Harbor, Isle au Haut, and Winter Harbor, reveal how and why Acadia became the national treasure it is today. Book jacket.