Fall is a special time for families to explore nature. If your family loves taking photos then a trip to the North Eastern states of America is a great destination. During the Fall the North Eastern states become a blanket of fabulous colors, and the Acadia National Park is an ideal place to start on your Fall Trip with the family.

The National Park Foundation presents their annual ‘Top 10’ list, a photography guide highlighting the very best Fall photo experiences in America’s national parks and public lands. Number six on the ‘Top 10’ list is Maine's Acadia National Park. Situated on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park was set aside by early Americans as the first National Park East of the Mississippi River. The park contains more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails and is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast.

Each autumn, as the seasons change, the woodlands of Acadia transform into a diverse palate of color that defies the imagination. A scenic journey down the 27-mile Park Loop Road system offers outstanding views of the fall foliage, ocean shoreline and mountain silhouettes. It is no surprise that these picturesque settings are ones that park visitors want to capture with their camera.

A Ford Photo Tip For Your Trip

To capture the best Fall colors visit the park early morning or early evening light. Dawn and dusk are perfect for contrast, and catching wildlife wandering the forest.

The “Share the Experience” photo contest benefits America’s Federal Recreational Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.

We hope these tips are helpful, and inspire you to get out and explore some of America’s hidden gems hidden within the nation's public parks and recreation lands.

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