Maine
New England's Gem: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Program No. 16429RJ
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New England's Gem: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
New England's Gem: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
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Participant Reviews
Based on 22 Reviews
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What a wonderful experience to Maine's Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island! The excursions were refreshing and delightful, and group leaders were exceptional. Fabulous way to learn about a state I had not visited before.
— Review left August 23, 2025
Fun trip and good program
— Review left July 30, 2025
I really enjoyed the program mostly because the presenters were knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subjects.
— Review left July 28, 2025
It was a wonderful trip that filled a lifetime goal. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys exploring and learning about one of the most unique national park
— Review left July 27, 2025
This trip was chock full of very enjoyable, historical, anecdotal, and nature-forward information and experiences you will only find in the Bar Harbor/Acadia area. You could not plan this type of trip on your own. Leave the planning to Glenn and his team for an unforgettable time!
— Review left June 1, 2025
Over many years my wife and I have done 29 Road Scholar programs. This was one of the best for us. Highly recommended.
— Review left May 27, 2025
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Acadia/Mount Desert Island Program, our first Road Scholar trip. The owner and staff of the local company that ran our Program were all excellent and provided us with so much of what we were hoping for from this trip. Would recommend highly!
— Review left October 21, 2024
This program packs a lot of interesting information and beautiful scenery in a short period of time. There is a wide diversity of activities which, combined with the presentations, gives a great history of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
— Review left October 19, 2024
Bar Harbor is truly a treasure! I left knowing so much more of the history and would love to go back to do some hiking and kayaking.
— Review left September 17, 2024
This was a fabulous trip, lots of information and a full day of activity each day. I just wish it would have been longer.
— Review left September 8, 2024
Wonderful getaway for our group ( 4 girlfriends) Laughed, cried, ate good food, listened to music and came away smarter! This is the only way to travel ...you can't beat learning and hiking!
— Review left June 7, 2024
The program was "Fantabulous" in so many ways and loved that is was a smaller group and connected with people and nature!!
— Review left October 16, 2023
My trip to Mount Desert island and Acadia National Park was delightful! I learned a lot about the region and enjoyed meeting our group participants. I really learned a lot about lobster industry and greatly enjoyed the presentation. Our sightseeing tour on the Sea Princess was fun! We had the chance to explore one of the Cranberry Islands and continued cruising. It was an enlightening tour of the region!
— Review left June 5, 2023
About forty years ago, I became aware of Acadia National Park, "where the mountains meet the sea." I decided then and there that someday I would visit the park. And thanks to Road Scholar, I have finally fulfilled my lifelong dream!
— Review left June 5, 2023
Great program!
— Review left June 4, 2023
This program exceeded all of my hopes and expectations. I highly recommend it!
— Review left June 4, 2022
What a great trip! It was well balanced with lecture time, physical activity and free time. Our tour guides Tracy and Paul were phenomenal. I came home with a wonderful appreciation of the history and the people of the area. The highlights of the trip for me were expert lectures on the lobster industry by Glenn, the granite museum with Stephen and the harbor boat tour to the Cranberry Islands. Wonderful seafood.
— Review left May 30, 2022
If you've never been to Maine but always wanted to go, as I did - this is the trip to take. I was amazed by the diversity of nature on Mt. Desert Island. Another great RS trip!
— Review left May 27, 2022
Having been to Newport, RI to tour the cottages there, this program opened my eyes to a new location where the wealthy vacationed at the last turn of the century, and why they went there. The early conservation and naturalist work of Dorr and Eliot were precursors to work done later in the century.
— Review left October 8, 2021
Despite the "iffy" weather and the COVID unknowns, this trip was a valuable one! Safety was a priority and the group leaders handled everything well with flexibility and compassion. The actual tour was fabulous - plenty of opportunities to learn and experience the New England Gem with those of like mind. I especially enjoyed the antique postcard presentation with historical timeline as well as the Granite Museum tour (unique and so passionate!!) and the hike at Sieur de Monte Spring (despite the rain!). Many thanks to Glen, Linda and Paul (as well as all of the guest lecturers/guides) for their leadership, guidance and humor in creating and implementing this trip!
— Review left October 1, 2021
What a great program! Leaders were so friendly and knowledgeable. When rain threatened to cancelled one activity, the leaders rearranged the day and maybe made plan B even better than the original. Road Scholar does not disappoint!
— Review left September 21, 2021
This was my first RS trip, and I could not have been more pleased. This team set the bar extremely high for any future trips I will take!
— Review left September 17, 2021