Waves pounding the shore during a winter storm in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Jake Wyman makes his home in southern Connecticut and has worked as a professional photographer for over 30 years. The following slideshow represents a small selection from an ongoing personal project to photograph Maine’s Acadia National Park in winter during and after major storms.
Acadia is one of the most visited National Parks in North America. Most of the traffic the park sees is during the summer months, although the beauty and solitude of winter in the park is magical. During those long winter months, Cadillac Mountain sees the first sunrise in the United States. The road to the summit is closed to cars during this season, but on a number of occasions, Jake hired a snowmobile and driver to take him to the top of the mountain to capture that perfect shot. Please enjoy this collection of some of our favorite images of Acadia National Park in winter.
Scenes of Acadia National Park in Winter
A carriage road during a winter storm, near Eagle Lake.
Credit: Jake Wyman
A carriage road during a winter storm, near Eagle Lake. Credit: Jake Wyman
Waves pounding the shore during a winter storm in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Waves pounding the shore during a winter storm in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
A clearing storm near Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park.
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Credit: Jake Wyman
A clearing storm near Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
An ice fishing shack on Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Ice Fishing shacks on Jordan Pond, in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse aglow.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse aglow. Credit: Jake Wyman
Blowing snow on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Blowing snow on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park after a winter storm.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park after a winter storm. Credit: Jake Wyman
Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park after a winter storm.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park after a winter storm. Credit: Jake Wyman
Fresh snow at the edge of Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Fresh snow at the edge of Eagle Lake in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
Lichen and snow on rock maple trees in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
Lichen and snow on rock maple trees in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
A White-Tailed deer foraging during a winter storm in Acadia National Park.
Credit: Jake Wyman
A White-Tailed deer foraging during a winter storm in Acadia National Park. Credit: Jake Wyman
To see more of Jake’s work, please visit jakewyman.comThis post was first published in 2014 and has been updated.
I’m planning a trip to Acadia in a couple of weeks to take some winter photos. I’ve visited a number of times in the summer and fall, but never winter. This serves as great inspiration for an aspiring photographer like me. Beautiful work Jake!
Wonderful photos! We have been going to Mt.Desert for over 20 years, mostly in summer and fall. ( my wife and I are painters) . The winters scenes are a treat. Thanks for posting.
I love the “Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain” the rocks make me want to reach out and put my hands on them.
The “Fresh snow on Eagle Lake” to me looks as though it is dripping off the edge of the world. Amazing photos. Maine is my second home.❤️
My husband and I just visited Acadia N’l Park the week before the New Year 2022 and were pleasantly surprised as there was very little to no snow and mild temps: hovered around 35 degrees in the park, more wintry conditions heading back to and in Bangor. We planned to cross-country ski on the Carriage Roads criss-crossing Cadillac and surrounding mountains. We are year round cyclists and fortunately brought our bicycles. The roads are free of cars, a cyclist’s dream! We cycled to the summit and a few other carriage roads and it was serene, beautiful and almost deserted except for a couple other cyclists. We also attempted to climb the trail to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. The main road is closed to cars so you can walk up to the summit via the “ car” road but being avid hikers we chose the foot trails leading up. Due to the steep icy and rocky trail we changed our course and hiked another trail leading us to a gorge and beautiful Rocky Mountain stream passing under one of the pretty arch stone bridges in the park. My husband would have made it to the summit but I recently twisted my knee and didn’t want to push it. We can’t wait to return to this amazing park with skis next time! Thank you for this article and the gorgeous pix.
Your pictures show that wintertime does have beautiful scenes, thank you
I’m planning a trip to Acadia in a couple of weeks to take some winter photos. I’ve visited a number of times in the summer and fall, but never winter. This serves as great inspiration for an aspiring photographer like me. Beautiful work Jake!
Beautiful pictures! I can just feel the snow crunching under my boots when walking and feel the cold air. Thanks for sharing .
Wonderful photos! We have been going to Mt.Desert for over 20 years, mostly in summer and fall. ( my wife and I are painters) . The winters scenes are a treat. Thanks for posting.
The picture of Bass Harbor Head Light is iconic.
These magnificent shots pose the question: Why is there not a push for more year-round tourism on MDI?
Wonderful photos of Acadia!
The photos are just so beautiful! Thank you!
I love the “Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain” the rocks make me want to reach out and put my hands on them.
The “Fresh snow on Eagle Lake” to me looks as though it is dripping off the edge of the world. Amazing photos. Maine is my second home.❤️
Inspirational photography soothes the soul!
Lovely just lovely! Is it possible Togo up the mountain in the year of pandemic?
Brrrr! Beautiful.
My husband and I just visited Acadia N’l Park the week before the New Year 2022 and were pleasantly surprised as there was very little to no snow and mild temps: hovered around 35 degrees in the park, more wintry conditions heading back to and in Bangor. We planned to cross-country ski on the Carriage Roads criss-crossing Cadillac and surrounding mountains. We are year round cyclists and fortunately brought our bicycles. The roads are free of cars, a cyclist’s dream! We cycled to the summit and a few other carriage roads and it was serene, beautiful and almost deserted except for a couple other cyclists. We also attempted to climb the trail to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. The main road is closed to cars so you can walk up to the summit via the “ car” road but being avid hikers we chose the foot trails leading up. Due to the steep icy and rocky trail we changed our course and hiked another trail leading us to a gorge and beautiful Rocky Mountain stream passing under one of the pretty arch stone bridges in the park. My husband would have made it to the summit but I recently twisted my knee and didn’t want to push it. We can’t wait to return to this amazing park with skis next time! Thank you for this article and the gorgeous pix.
It is always beautiful up there.
Jake is a very talented photographer and a wonderful human being. Thank you for publishing these beautiful images.