Maine State Sea Kayak

08/23/2026

🦞 LET’S RALLY AROUND ONE OF OUR OWN 🦞
Yesterday, local lobsterman Dan Closson’s lobster boat sank. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful that everyone is safe.

Dan has always been there for his community, and now it’s our turn to be there for him and the Closson family.

On Wednesday, August 26, Maine State Sea Kayak and Acadia Fat Tire E-Bike are holding a special fundraiser:

🚲 50% OFF E-Bike Rentals
🛶 50% OFF Sea Kayak Tours
Promo Code: DUCKS

100% of the proceeds from these bookings will go directly toward helping the Closson family with lost income and the expenses of getting Dan back out on the water and fishing again.

This is a great chance to experience Acadia at half price while helping a local fishing family get back on their feet.

ONE DAY ONLY — AUGUST 26
🎟️ USE PROMO CODE: DUCKS

Book your adventure at:
www.mainestatekayak.com
acadiafattireebike.com

Can't make it on the 26th? You can still help by donating directly to the family's GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/add558da7

PLEASE SHARE! Tell your guests, friends, family, visitors, hotel guests—anyone looking for something fun to do in Acadia.

Let's fill every kayak and every e-bike on August 26 and show the Closson family how much this community has their back. ❤️🦞



https://gofund.me/add558da7

Enjoy one of our Acadia kayak Tours

08/07/2026

Casey snagged a great video of an adult Bald Eagle bringing a fish treat to a Juvenile! Aqua-Safari kayak tours can be booked at www.mainestatekayak.com

06/06/2026

Many of you know us as home to National Park Sea Kayak Tours, rebranded in 2021 as Maine State Sea Kayak and Acadia Fat Tire E-Bike.

We recently added Quackadia, Bar Harbor's newest rubber duck destination, featuring our exclusive Acadia Collection and hundreds of unique ducks from around the world.

But Things to Do in Acadia is becoming our collective of brands, and so much more.

Our vision has always been to help visitors experience Acadia National Park in a way that is fun, memorable, and accessible. That's why we're expanding our offerings to include:

• Premium guided tours and local experiences

• E-bike rentals and family adventures

• Bike repairs and service

• Visitor information and trip planning

• Family gear rentals coming soon, including toddler carriers, Pack 'n Plays, camping equipment, trekking poles, and more!

• Accessibility equipment, including adaptive hiking solutions designed to help more people experience Acadia's incredible trails

Too often, families arrive and realize they forgot an important item, couldn't fit it in their luggage, or simply don't want to travel with bulky gear. We want to help remove those barriers so more people can enjoy their time in Acadia.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

🤝 Stronger Together

We believe adventures are better when shared. We work to connect visitors, families, and our local community through meaningful experiences.

🌲 Inclusive Adventure

Acadia belongs to everyone. We're committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds experience the beauty of Mount Desert Island.

🦫 UNDAMMABLE

Like Maine's wildlife and the rugged coast we call home, we believe obstacles are meant to be overcome. We embrace creativity, resilience, and finding new ways to help people experience the outdoors.

Whether you're looking for the perfect family adventure, a premium tour, an e-bike rental, a forgotten piece of gear, a rubber duck souvenir, or simply some local advice, Things to Do in Acadia is here to help.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to experience Acadia National Park — exactly as they are.

Coming soon.

39 Cottage Street • Bar Harbor, Maine

Www.Thingstodoinacadia.com

05/26/2026

Jordan is our newest Registered Maine Guide! He passed the state testing process today and will soon be guiding our Youth and Oyster programs!

Congratulations 🎊 👏

05/19/2026

First Bartlett's to clark paddle of the season and it was an epic journey filled with wildlife and great guests! Lets go 2026!

05/06/2026

We're excited too! It's almost paddling season. Photo by Peter Logue photography

04/01/2026

This wilderness guide canoe is on its way home to Bar Harbor 🛶🌊

Built by the craftsmen at Island Falls Canoe, this isn’t just a canoe—it’s a piece of Maine history.

These traditional Maine guide canoes were originally used by guides (like Fly Rod Crosby, the first registered Maine Guide in 1897) to take clients deep into the wilderness—hauling gear, crossing remote lakes, and traveling long distances through Maine’s quiet waters.
Stable, strong, and built to carry both people and stories.

Today, this one will live on in a new way: – wedding photo shoots, public display, and personal fun!

Same spirit, just a different kind of journey.
Check it out this summer through Things To Do In Acadia 🤙