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Acadia National Park

Would you like a Personal Guide as you tour the sights of Acadia National Park? You can put one right in your pocket.

Using video podcasts, NaturePods give you the expertise of a ranger as a nature guide for your iPod Touch or iPhone.

Bob Thayer , a local naturalist, writer, photographer and seasonal National Park Ranger shares with you his deep understanding of Acadia’s wildlife and rich history in this national park guide. Learn about the plants and animals of Mount Desert Island, Acadia’s geology, and its rich history.

Here’s What You Get

  • Over 90 minutes of detailed information divided into 38, 1 to 5 minute narrations
  • Select what you want to listen to when you want to listen
  • Historic Photos of the parks early days
  • Scenic photos
  • Content endorsed by the National Park Service

Here’s What You Learn

  • Geology of the Maine Coast
  • Founding of the park and its influential patrons
  • Wildlife, birds, and trees that share Mount Desert Island
  • Insiders information on the Loop Road sights
  • Carriage Roads information


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Bob Thayer

Bob Thayer, Author, Narrator & Photographer

A native of Maine, Bob received his BS from the University of Maine and a Master’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts. He taught high school science in Massachusetts for 30 years and has been a seasonal naturalist for the national park service at Acadia National Park since 1982. Read More.