{"id":17911,"date":"2026-10-06T18:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=17911"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:14:09","slug":"acadia-turns-visitors-into-advocates-now-this-musician-is-one-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=17911","title":{"rendered":"Acadia Turns Visitors Into Advocates\u2014Now This Musician is One of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Ahead of his Park Sessions performance, Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn reflects on the connection between inspiration, appreciation, and stewardship in nature<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--$?--><template id=\"B:1\"\/><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published October 6, 2026 11:59AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Acadia National Park had more than four million visits last year, setting a new record for one of America\u2019s most beloved public lands. It\u2019s easy to understand the appeal. The blend of mountains and coastal cliffs and islands makes a trip to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/index.htm\">Acadia<\/a> feel like the best kind of\u00a0 vacation. It\u2019s a chance to reconnect with nature, gain a little perspective, and return home feeling restored.<\/p>\n<p>For Matt Quinn of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/69tiO1fG8VWduDl3ji2qhI\">Mt. Joy<\/a>, that sense of restoration also sparks creativity. In season two of <i>Park Sessions<\/i>, a music series that pairs artists with iconic national parks, Quinn trades the concert stage for Acadia\u2019s wild coastline. And the experience leaves a lasting sense of responsibility. As Quinn puts it, \u201cThe least we can do when we\u2019re given a gift like this, such a healing, beautiful piece of land, is to take care of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"ceros-experience fp-remove\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;margin:0;padding:0;border:0 none;height:1px;width:1px;min-height:100%;min-width:100%\" title=\"Park Sessions S2 Teaser\" src=\"https:\/\/outside-mag.ceros.site\/fjall-teaser-copy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a simple idea, but one that resonates far beyond Acadia\u2019s borders. Quinn\u2019s perspective reflects a simple truth: The places that give us so much deserve something in return.<\/p>\n<p>In Acadia\u2019s case, conservation is simply what gratitude looks like in action. Through partnerships with organizations including the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.org\/\">National Park Foundation<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsofacadia.org\/\">Friends of Acadia<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.llbean.com\/\">L.L.Bean<\/a> is helping to preserve Acadia\u2019s natural beauty while making it easier for visitors to experience the park responsibly. One example is the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/planyourvisit\/island-explorer.htm\">Island Explorer<\/a> bus system, which helps reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions by providing free transportation between popular park destinations, the surrounding community, and Bar Harbor-Hancock County Regional Airport.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2756244\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy trades the concert stage for Acadia\u2019s wild coastline<\/span> (Photo: Outside)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Caring for Acadia doesn\u2019t require grand gestures. Visitors can help preserve the beauty of Acadia in a few simple ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\" aria-level=\"1\">Stay on designated trails to protect fragile vegetation and prevent erosion.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\" aria-level=\"1\">Leave rocks, plants, and other natural features where you find them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\" aria-level=\"1\">Pack out trash, respect wildlife, and give animals plenty of space.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight:400\" aria-level=\"1\">Ride the Island Explorer to help reduce traffic and parking pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The same landscape that inspires artists, adventurers, and visitors of all ages depends on each of us doing our part to ensure that experience remains unchanged for generations to come.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>Founded in Maine in 1912,<\/em> <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.llbean.com\/\">L.L.Bean<\/a><\/em><em> is the iconic outdoor-lifestyle brand. Its four-season assortment of outdoor-inspired apparel and footwear is known for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless style. L.L.Bean now operates 76 stores across the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-adventure\/environment\/acadia-turns-visitors-into-advocates-now-this-musician-is-one-of-them\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of his Park Sessions performance, Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn reflects on the connection between inspiration, appreciation, and stewardship in nature Published October 6, 2026 11:59AM Acadia National Park had more than four million visits last year, setting a new record for one of America\u2019s most beloved public lands. 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