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    Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the United States. There are mountains, hiking trails, beaches, and camp ground that make people love to visit the park. A lot of people travel to Maine just to visit the park. This is the center of most activities in Maine. Acadia National Park is located in Augusta, Maine. It is in the town of Bar Harbor. The park covers most of the Island Mount Desert. It covers more than120 miles or 49,000 acres. The

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    Introduction “New France was not merely the settlement of a few fur traders.” The Acadians were “a pastoral-like people who once formed a proud nation in a land called Acadia.” Although falling under the jurisdiction of “New France,” the Acadians governed separately than the rest of the country and were an independent entity within New France. Today, “the Acadians are the French speaking population of the Canadian Maritime provinces,” and these are the Acadians that were not displaced during

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    I. Acadia is a term used to distinguish the maritime part of New France. A. Acadia got its name from explorer Giovanni de Verrazzano, who explored the Atlantic coast of North America. B. Acadians spoke French. C. Fur trade was not good in this area, so most Acadians were farmers. D. They had their own unique culture. 1. Family was very important depending on each other in order to survive. Because their were large family groups, many Acadians had the same first and last name. They often used

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    Acadia National Park

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    Acadia is one of the most popular national parks in the country ( Interesting ). Acadia National Park is located in Maine and is an island type because its location is on Mount Desert Island ( United ). Acadia is most popular for its landscape. The rocky shores, roaring surf, tree-topped peaks and secluded coves are a few of the elements that make Acadia so appealing. Acadia has many activities to do while you are there. There aren’t just activities for the spring, summer, and fall but for the wintertime

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    The Acadia, launched in 1913 out of Newcastle, England was the first vessel that was designed to handle the cold, ice filled waters to specifically survey Canada’s northern waters, such as the Hudson Bay or the south shore of Novia Scotia. This ship helped pioneer hydrographic research by taking measurements around Canada’s Arctic waters at the beginning of her career. The last operation this ship was used for was to chart the coast of Newfoundland, and these up to date charts replaced those that

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    .Introduction ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a manufacturing pharmaceutical company specializing in central nervous system drugs. The company prides itself in having very dedicated staff and employing unique methods to manufacture novel drugs such as pimavanserin, a newly licensed drug for treating hallucinations common with Parkinson’s disease. In addition, the company runs a state of art research department with the latest work focusing on developing pimavanserin for less studied diseases such

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    Acadia National Park Acadia national park is only one great thing about Maine. Maine has so many different activities, tourists destinations, and more. The pine tree state is full of great facts about their fascinating history and beautiful scenery. Maine has so many different rare species and animals. Acadia national park is so beautiful and interesting. Maine is home to some of the greatest places in the U.S. Maine has a low population of 1,300,000 people. Maine’s biggest city is Portland

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    Lafayette National Park. Acadia was created because a man named George B. Dorr devoted a lot of time and money in preserving the landscape. He organized the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, which obtained 6,000 acres of Acadian land by 1913. The land was then given to the federal government, and in 1916, the Sieur de Monts National Monument was created. But Dorr continued donating time and money until Acadia finally obtained full national park status. Acadia National Park used to

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    humans who will accept nature on nature's own terms.” In a technology focused world, national parks allow us to escape everyday life and focus on nature and all it has to teach us. In July of 2017 my family went on our fifth trip to Acadia National Park. Acadia is located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, which is actually a peninsula that has only two ways to enter: by car on a singular, two lane road or by boat. This remote location allows for peace and seclusion that is difficult to find throughout

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    are many national parks and monuments that can be explored on your next adventure. Picturesque views can be found close to home, on the coasts, or on the high plains and mountains of the west. Acadia National Park is a great way to experience Maine. The first national park in the eastern United States, Acadia sits on the coast of Maine and draws many people in for outdoor activities. Anything from fishing in the summer and fall, to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the cold months. Devils

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