Gift of Acadia

A history of and a “peek at the secret places” in Maine’s Acadia National Park, “the only national park entirely donated by wealthy people,” says producer Jeff Dobbs. Aerial footage of the park and its wildlife is blended with poetry, music and Jack Perkins’ narration., The fun that awaits in Acadia National Park will appeal to both young and old. The area has several museums, gardens, a zoo, and other amusements that children will enjoy. In addition, beaches and trails provide scenic sites for hiking, biking, and relaxing. Video Visits: Gift of Acadia shows the magnificent backdrop of Acadia’s natural beauty with its rugged coastline, thundering surf, islands, mountains, and woods that were once the exclusive playground of wealthy families such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Morgans.