The dramatic increase would make national parks ‘places for the wealthy,’ say the officials from 10 states and the District of Columbia.
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Bill to resolve problems in and around Acadia advances on Capitol Hill
A newly revised version of the bill, reflecting local input on issues like clammers rights, is scheduled for a hearing Nov. 15.
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Acadia wormers, clammers, towns await congressional action to fix park boundary, marine harvesting issues
Legislation submitted by Sen. King and Rep. Poliquin to resolve several conflicts remains stalled on Capitol Hill.
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Why raise national park fees? Questions and answers
The plan would bump entry fees for Acadia and other national parks from $25 to $70. The public has a month to weigh in.
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Acadia-area groups raise concerns about possible tripling of park entrance fee
The park service says revenue raised by a price hike at 17 national parks – Acadia’s would go from $25 to $70 – would be used to reduce a backlog of maintenance and infrastructure projects.
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Entry fees at popular national parks, including Acadia, could more than double
The interior secretary says the additional money is needed to help restore the parks.
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Classic Bar Harbor Victorian offers great potential as an inn / B&B
The property will be sold at an on-site auction at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
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Acadia National Park gets funding for trail maintenance
It will receive $192,286 from the federal government, and another $259,112 from the Friends of Acadia, the National Park Service says.
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Since 2006, visitation at Acadia has gone up a whopping 55%
Could that mean we are loving the park to death?
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Acadia’s carriage roads getting upgraded
The National Park Service finishes resurfacing 13 miles of carriage roads around Jordan Pond, Wildwood Stables and Bubble Pond.