This was wonderful!!! Very informative and a great stop at any time. Love this kind of thing so we didn't want to miss it!!!

not alot in shop, people were friendly, didn't use tour center, had a good section of used books on nature ,outdoors

We've been to Acadia many times before, but Rich customized his tour to our interests and told us many things about the park and island we had not been aware of. While hiking along trails, Rich pointed out any number of things we would never have noticed on our own. I was particularly interested in learning that one could spot... More

Rich was wonderful. Though it was the wrong time of year for spotting many birds, we did hear many, many birds. And I did add birds to my life list. It was a great day! I will do it again the next time I get back to the states. Highly recommended!

We booked a tour with the Natural History Center because we wanted to learn more about the birds, plants, & history of Acadia from an expert and from a local’s perspective. We got so much more out of our trip by doing so, than just relying on guide books alone. Rich was accommodating, flexible, and knowledgeable, and we felt we... More

We went for a wonderful bird watching tour with Rich. Great experience ! Lots of birds, Rich is very generous and is also an expert. Jean from Quebec

Very helpful staff and lots of good information. Easy to get to and free brochures and maps.

I visited Bar Harbor at the end of April with a non-birding friend, but one who is as keen on nature as the next person. We happened upon The Natural History Center, felt immediately at ease with Rich, and decided to go on a half day tour with him. It was the highlight of my trip to Maine. Rich as... More

rich is a wonderful guy who owns the store and took me and my mom out on kayaks on eagle lake for a great experience. he is funny, informative, thoughtful and incredibly helpful. he knows the history of the island as well as being a naturalist and a birder! we highly recommend that you check out the store and go... More