Acadia National Park Tours

Meet the Guides · Since 1955

The guides whose names the guests remember.

Most of our reviews are not about the views. They are about the person at the front of the bus. Our guides are hospitable, experienced, and will humor and enlighten you with their knowledge of the area.

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A guide and guests at a Cadillac Mountain overlook

Local people, not a script.

Every guide who steps aboard grew up around here or has spent years learning the park. They know where the foliage is best, when the crowds are thin, and which stories are worth telling. They read the day and the group in front of them, so no two tours sound quite the same.

They know the park. Roads, overlooks, history, and the small details most visitors drive right past.
They provide full narration, including human and natural history, park lore, and of course, the occasional bad joke!
They look after you. A relaxed pace, honest timing, and a hand at every stop.
The team

Say hello before you board.

These are the guides you are likely to ride with this season. We add to the team as the season grows.

Guide Rick Clark in an Acadia National Park Tours polo beside the open coach door

Rick

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Rick now lives in Maine full time. Rick started driving motor coaches in 2008, covering all the eastern highlights from Manhattan to Niagara Falls. Rick also spent several years in southern Florida, covering Miami to Key West, as well as tour guiding in Alaska, in Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau and Skagway. Rick has been guiding in Maine for the past 7 years and has been with Acadia National Park Tours since 2023. You’ll find him on his favorite tour to conduct, the Classic Tour!

Guide Heather Rice smiling beside the Acadia National Park Tours coach in Bar Harbor

Heather

Heather has been a guide for Acadia National Park Tours since 1992! Once an elementary school bus driver, Heather wanted to put her license to good use in the off season, and here we are! One of Heathers very first jobs was with the National Park Service at the age of 18. Guests single Heather out by name for her knowledge and her sense of humor. Heather has always resided in, or around National Parks. She enjoys biking and hiking in Acadia on her days off, with her favorite companion, her Maltese poodle, Feliz!

Guide Ken Cassels in a branded Acadia National Park Tours polo beside the tour coach

Ken

Ken joined the Acadia National Park team in 2025, and brings with him more than 7 years experience in interpretive presentation. Ken obtained is Guide Certification (CIG) while working in Yellowstone National Park. Ken also worked as a guest host at Grand Canyon National Park, on the scenic train and mule rides. Ken is enjoying life in semi-retirement, traveling in his RV in the off-season to the many beautiful areas in the United States and Canada.

Guide Rob Jordan in a flat cap waving beside the Acadia National Park Tours coach

Rob

Guide Chris McGuire in a green Acadia National Park Tours polo at the front of the coach

Chris

This was a great tour! Our guide, Heather, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned a lot in just a short amount of time.”
TripAdvisor
Our guide grew up here and told stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Worth every minute.”
Guide: ROB
A phenomenal tour experience especially with our guide Heather. Thanks for this memorable experience.”
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