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110 years ago first gift for what would become Acadia National Park made by Eliza Homans

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Many people know that Acadia National Park celebrated its centennial in 2016, but few realize that it was 110 years ago this month that Eliza Homans of Boston provided a stunning donation of land that helped launch the creation of the park. In May 1908, Homans, then a longtime seasonal resident of Mount Desert Island, […]

For Mother’s Day: Gifts of Acadia National Park and the great outdoors

A new national study commissioned by retailer REI shows women who are active in the great outdoors probably were encouraged by Mom to play outside as young girls, even as many of them say they can’t name an outdoor female role model. Say thanks to Mom on Mother’s Day with gifts of Acadia and the outdoors.