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Mount Desert Island Now Faces Mounting Traffic Crisis as Tourism Surges in Acadia National Park

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, MAINE — With panoramic coastlines, dramatic granite peaks, and the breathtaking beauty of Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island (MDI) has long been one of New England’s crown jewels of tourism. But the idyllic summer experience many travelers seek is increasingly being marred by traffic congestion, parking shortages, and infrastructure strain as visitor numbers hit record highs. Once known for its […]