Exploring the National Parks
Exploring the National Parks
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40: Acadia Fun Facts
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Aug 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into the fun facts of Acadia National Park! 

This park is probably cooler than you think, so we are excited to share what makes it such an incredible park (aside from the gorgeous views!) with you. 

Let’s take a deep dive into the fascinating history that shaped this national park into the awe-inspiring location that it is today. 

Join us as we cover: 

  • The massive amount of geological history missing from this park

  • The three major unconformities in Acadia 

  • The fascinating science behind one of the most striking features of this park

  • How glaciers shaped this park into what it is today

  • John’s theory of how this park ties into Greek mythology

  • The human history of Acadia 

  • The moment when things started to change historically in this park

  • The story of how Acadia became a national park and how we can give back 

Thanks for joining us for these Acadia fun facts! We hope this inspired you to finally plan that trip out to Acadia because it is just magical! If you want help planning your next trip, head over to DirtInMyShoes.com.

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