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40: Acadia Fun Facts

40: Acadia Fun Facts

FromExploring the National Parks


40: Acadia Fun Facts

FromExploring the National Parks

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.
Check out the full show notes here.
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America's national parks! We're taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Let's start exploring!