Island Briefs
CORRECTION
In last week’s issue, we incorrectly stated the date paid and permit parking would begin in Bar Harbor. That correct date is May 15.
Cadillac requires advance reservation and a park pass.
BAR HARBOR Starting May 26 through Oct. 19, the National Park Service is requiring advanced vehicle reservations to access Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Summit Road. The reservation system, originally tested by in the summer of 2020, is an effort to protect Cadillac Summit’s natural environment and to avoid overcrowding of the parking lot.
To make a vehicle reservation to access Cadillac Mountain by car, go to www.recreation.gov and enter Cadillac Summit in the search box. The cost is $4 per vehicle, plus a $2 reservation fee. Once the vehicle reservation is booked, visitors should save the confirmation code and purchase a park pass.