Acadia Deciding How to Punish Hikers Who Used Trail Closed for Falcons

AUG 06, 2024 Share by Bill Trotter/BDN BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park has identified three hikers who violated a trail closure last month but is still weighing its options as the case remains under investigation. The names of the hikers are not being released at this time, Amanda Pollock, spokesperson for the park, said Monday. The trio hiked up Precipice Trail in Acadia—and were photographed while doing so— … Continue reading Acadia Deciding How to Punish Hikers Who Used Trail Closed for Falcons

UPDATED: Acadia National Park seeking to identify multiple suspects violating wildlife protection closure

Three were on Precipice Trail, closed to protect peregrines CARRIE JONES AUG 02, 2024 Via Acadia National Park UPDATE: AUG 2 ANP has stated that it has identified the suspects. BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park rangers are investigating multiple violations of a wildlife protection closure within the park put in place to protect the vulnerable peregrine falcon population. On July 24, 2024, at 11:06 a.m., U.S. … Continue reading UPDATED: Acadia National Park seeking to identify multiple suspects violating wildlife protection closure