Jesup Path in Acadia National Park, Maine
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Jesup Path in Acadia National Park, Maine
The National Park Service isn’t alone in celebrating its first 100 years in 2016—Acadia National Park is, too! A century ago, a group of visionary individuals donated the land and worked tirelessly to create the first eastern national park. Here’s to the remarkable men and women whose foresight and generosity have preserved this ruggedly beautiful coast for generations.
What’s your favorite example of conservation? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. And don't forget to check back on the Bing homepage each Thursday to see our favorite photo from the park we’ll be visiting that week.
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