What to do and see in Mount Desert Island, DownEast and Acadia Maine: The Best Classes & Workshops

Named BEST OF MAINE by Down East Magazine! Featured in the New York Times! For 25 years Atlantic Climbing School has been the leader in rock climbing instruction and guiding in Maine. Healthy fun for the whole family! Half day and full day courses are available for individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages and ability levels. As Maine's premier rock climbing school we guarantee the best instruction, the most experienced guides and of course, the most rewarding rock climbing experience you'll ever have. All of our staff are certified AMGA Instructors and Guides and we are proud to be the ONLY guide service in Maine to have this distinction. In fun, in professional commitment, in everything we do - at Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER. All equipment provided. No experience needed! Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

Maine’s oldest and most accredited rock climbing guide service. Having been featured in Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Downeast Magazine, and many others. Come experience a half or full-day climb with Maine’s original and most respected climbing school. Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School (AMGCS) is one of the most sought out leaders for climbing instruction and guiding education in the US. We specialize in designing personalized climbing experiences for all ages and abilities throughout Acadia & Maine! Join us for the activity that is guaranteed to be a highlight of your vacation. All equipment is provided! Unlike other local seasonal climbing services, guiding is our profession! We guide rock, snow, and ice year-round, and 100% of our staff are independently trained and certified above national guiding and medical standards. AMGCS has the distinction of being the only school in Maine to be dually accredited by both the AMGA and the PCIA.

Join us for half- or full-day photography lessons and location tours, scheduled on request. We'll help you see some of the best Acadia has to offer, and make sure that you are getting the most out of your camera. We are a father and son team of year-around local nature photographers excited to share our knowledge and techniques. For enthusiastic photographers take a look at our site for our multi-day workshops opportunities.

Acadia Photo Safaris are hands-on nature photography tours conducted in Acadia National Park and led by Howie Motenko, a local, professional photographer. Every photo safari explores camera setting choices, creating compelling and engaging compositions and developing a photographic awareness enabling you to capture Acadia's natural beauty. All photographers and all skill levels (beginner and beyond) are taught in a small, intimate group (limited to 6 participants) during our 3-hour photography tour. Safaris are offered in the mornings, afternoons or evenings to suit your schedule.

I have a pottery and Gallery. I make a variety of pottery including nature images, landscapes, Raku and Saggar Ware. The gallery is surrounded by Acadia National Park and I have beautiful gardens where customers are welcome to visit.

Here's the place to engage the Arts! Four studios on a 1.4 acre campus centrally located on Mount Desert Island. Make & Take Workshops and classes in Painting, Dance, Batik, Geological Felting, Stained Glass Mosaic, Nature journaling, Encaustic, Yoga, Botanical Printing and more. We offer Drop in Figure Drawing, Print n Sips as well as Fine Art shows, Collaborative Conversations, Weekend Intensives, DIY souvenirs, or Art Parties! We supply it all from Aprons to Zinc White. A variety of programs for all ages. A partner with Acadia National Park Artist in Residence Program, non profit located in the Village of Town Hill next to Town Hill Market, free parking and WiFi, kid friendly. Please register on line artwavesmdi.org

Hi there! I'm your guide, Willow. I've spent thousands of hours collecting and identifying mushrooms all over the United States. I grew up on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and graduated from College of the Atlantic in 2017. I have a close relationship with the flora and funga of Maine, and am eager to share what I know on my guided foraging sessions!

Hi, I'm Rogier and I love sharing my knowledge of Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park with visitors. As an Acadia resident of 15 years, I can show you the top attractions or the best secluded island locations — or both. Travel in style in a private car! When I'm not guiding, I make my living as MDI's most celebrated photographer and photography teacher. My work has been featured in the New York Times, Downeast magazine, Professional Photographer magazine, and on Petapixel.