Travel editor Susan Glaser visited Acadia National Park in September, before the federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1. The park is open, but the visitor center and nature center are closed.

Families in Fall River can explore the outdoors through two free nature walks slated for this month, according to a community announcement. Hosted by the City of Fall River in partnership with The ...

Where to stay: In Bar Harbor, the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel enjoys an oceanfront location one-mile from Acadia National Park ... fun and the property offers more than 30 acres of scenic nature walks.