Waterfalls in Acadia
Waterfalls in Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is best known for its rocky coastline, granite mountains, forests, ponds, and historic carriage roads, but water adds another fascinating dimension to its landscape. After spring snowmelt or a period of heavy rain, streams that are normally quiet can suddenly come alive, producing waterfalls and cascades throughout Mount Desert Island. Unlike the huge, year-round waterfalls found in some western U.S. national parks, Acadia's waterfalls are generally small, seasonal, and closely tied to weather. The park's streams respond quickly to precipitation because many watersheds have relatively small drainage areas, thin soils, and extensive exposed granite. In other words, a waterfall that is barely noticeable one week can become a dramatic cascade after several inches of rain. Friends of Acadia describes these as "flashy streams" because their flows can rise and fall rapidly. That seasonal character is part of what makes...
