The bestselling Acadia National Park guidebook for over two decades!

Over 500 five-star reviews for previous editions

Acadia National Park is the most beautiful destination in Maine. This gorgeous, full-color travel guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of both Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Whatever your interests—hiking to the top of Cadillac Mountain, dining on fresh lobster in Bar Harbor, sailing past historic lighthouses — Acadia National Park: The Complete Guide puts the best of Acadia at your fingertips. Beautiful color photos showcase the park's best destinations.

Fascinating chapters on History, Geology, Ecology,and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed color maps make travel planning easy.

Written and photographed by Maine native James Kaiser,Acadia National Park: The Complete Guide is the only guide you'll need.

"Hands down, these are the best travel guidebooks I've ever read." —Wandering Educators

James Kaiser’s books have won multiple awards, including the National Outdoor Book Award, and his photography has appeared on the cover of National Geographic. Born and raised in Maine, Kaiser wrote Acadia: The Complete Guide after graduating from Dartmouth College. The book became a surprise bestseller, and Kaiser went on to write guides to Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Costa Rica, Joshua Tree, and Rocky Mountain National Park.