If you're planning a vacation to Maine this summer, keep in mind that one section of Acadia National Park will soon require a reservation. Starting May 22, you must make a vehicle reservation to drive ...

As the busy season begins, more and more national parks are reinstating mandatory reservations for popular sites to limit long queues and allegedly increase clients’ satisfaction. Yet, this is not ...

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Overcrowding is driving a season of experimentation for the National Park Service. A dozen or so large parks from Maine to California are testing new reservation systems and parking fees aimed at ...

I'm not a big hiker, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited Acadia National Park in Maine. I was surprised by how much I loved my three-day trip, but there are a few things I wish I'd known.

Starting May 22, you must make a vehicle reservation to drive Cadillac Summit Road, which is a three-mile drive to the top of the highest peak in Acadia National Park. You can make a reservation ...