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"In Maine, we’re lucky to have quite a few cobblestone beaches. Worldwide, they’re considered somewhat rare," Aislinn Sarnacki writes.

From Acadia in Maine to the Everglades in Florida, this road trip hits seven national parks, covers 1,800 miles, and guides you away from the crowds  Get off the beaten path on this East Coast national parks road trip

Acadia is as much an immersion in Down East Maine culture as it is a place of rugged coastal wonders

Several years ago, on a cold, mid-March evening at about 10 p.m., I took my dogs out for a walk beyond the lights of our home in Carbondale, Colorado. The sky was ablaze with stars, and as I looked up for the Big Dipper and the North Star, I noticed that the far horizon pulsated in a green glow. I couldn't believe that I was seeing the northern lights.

Bearing witness to the aurora borealis in Maine and New England is one of the greatest yet most rarely seen spectacles for anyone willing to sacrifice a bit of sleep.

As of press time, some trails, campsites, and businesses are closed due to Covid-19 precautions. To check for safety protocols and potential closures, check individual websites before you go. Unlike many national parks, a visit to Acadia can easily stand in for a visit to the state itself. The 49,076-acre site, predominantly located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island (MDI),  is intertwined with fishing villages and tiny seasonal enclaves, and it’s not always clear where its boundaries are. Lo...