Contents

General Information

Main Screen

Places of Interest

History

Things to Know

Art and Music

Accommodations

Dining

Activities

Order Maine Videos

Printlist

Copyright

About KRK Productions


General

Explore the beauty of Mount Desert Island with Acadia Interactive. This fully interactive CD-ROM allows you to experience the sights and sounds of Mount Desert Island through pictures and full-motion videos. You can plan your entire visit from the comfort of your own home. With Acadia InterActive you can make hotel reservations, get directions to the park, view the calendar of upcoming events and explore the multitude of activities that Acadia has to offer. Acadia InterActive also contains the fascinating history of Mount Desert Island, tips on how to eat a lobster, a fun-filled trivia game to test your knowledge and much, much more.


Main Screen

Places of Interest - Select this button to see Mount Desert Island.

History - Select this button to learn the history of MDI .

Things to Know - Select this button to learns many facts about MDI .

Art and Music - Select this button to get information on the art and music of MDI .

Accommodations - Select this button to get information on MDI accommodations.

Dining - Select this button to get information on MDI restaurants.

Activities - Select this button to get information on MDI activities.

Order Maine Videos - Select this button to order Maine videos.

Printlist - Select this button to view, save, or print a list of your favorite accommodations, restaurants, and other establishments.

Help - Select this button to get the help screens table of contents.

Preferences - Select this button to set the CD-ROM drive, the COM port, and your location.

Exit  - Select this button to quit Acadia InterActive.


Places of Interest

Explore MDI right from your desktop. See pictures and video of the many attractions of MDI. As a virtual tourist, youll be able to appreciate the beauty of the island. This screen leads you to the following areas.

Park Loop - Select this button for information on the Park Loop Road.

Carriage Roads  - The world-famous carriage roads were built by the Rockefeller family during the gilded age (See the MDI timeline to learn more.) Select this button to see the attractions along these roads.

The Quiet Side  - The western side of MDI has a very different atmosphere from the better known eastern side. Select this button to learn more about the quiet side of MDI .

Sights and Sounds  - Select this button to see a variety of beautiful videos and slideshows.

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Things to Know

Things to Know has helpful information about MDI  including Acadia National Park Information, Calendars of Events, Schedules, and more.  Click on each button for information.

Acadia National Park - Select this button for information on Acadia National Park including articles covering all aspects of Acadia National Parks mission and services

Chambers of Commerce - Select this button for information on all of the MDI Area Chambers of Commerce.)

How to Eat a Lobster - Select this button for step-by-step instructions for eating a delicious Maine lobster.

Calendar of Events - Select this button for information about upcoming events.

Friends of Acadia - Select this button for information on the Friends of Acadia.

Getting There - Select this button for directions to MDI , including maps.

Schedules - Select this button for MDI schedules.

Handicapped Information - Select this button for handicapped access information.

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Art and Music

Explore this branch to discover the art, music, drama and cinema of MDI. Select your favorites to create your personal list which can be printed for easy reference. Make reservations, get pricing information and show times and even place orders for tickets with one press of the button (modem required).

Art - Select this button for the Art Business Data Screen.

Music - Select this button for the Music Business Data Screen.

Museum - Select this button for the Museum Business Data Screen.

Theater - Select this button for the Theater Business Data Screen.

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Accommodations

Here you can plan your visit to MDI in a completely new and convenient way. Browse through accommodations in any or all of the towns within this region. See pictures and videos of the accommodations to decide for yourself where you would like to stay during your visit. Select your favorites to create your personal list which can be printed for easy reference. If you have already decided or need more information about an accommodation, a simple click of a button will connect you to their front desk (modem required).

Town Checkboxes - Selects the towns for viewing.

Select All Towns - Selects all town checkboxes.

View Selected - Select to view the accommodations for the selected towns.

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Dining

Whether you are looking for a 4-Star dinner or a quick snack, MDI has a bewildering variety of restaurants to satisfy any palette. Select your favorites to create your personal list which can be printed for easy reference. You can even call for reservations if you will soon be in the area (modem required).

Town Checkboxes

Select All Towns

View Selected

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Activities

Whether you are planning your vacation to be relaxing or adventurous, MDI offers a variety of activities to suit all activity levels and all age groups. This screen will take you to the following areas:

Biking - Select this button for the Biking Business Data Screen.

Hiking - Select this button for information about hiking on MDI.

Canoeing - Select this button for the Canoeing Business Data Screen.

Kayaking - Select this button for the Kayaking Business Data Screen.

Whale Watching - Select this button for the Whale Watching Business Data Screen.

Cruises - Select this button for the Cruises Business Data Screen.

Camping - Select this button for information about MDI campgrounds.

Fishing - Select this button for information about fishing on MDI

Sightseeing - Select this button for the Sightseeing Business Data Screen.

Golf - Select this button for information about MDI  golf courses.

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Order Maine Videos

This screen gives all the information youll need to order stunning videos of Mount Desert Island and more.

Place a Call - Select this button to call for more information on Maine Videos.

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Copyright

Copyright 1996 KRK Productions.  All rights reserved.

Copyright is not claimed in any material secured from official U.S. Government sources.

Acadia Interactive contains copyrighted materials licensed from various copyright owners.

Copyright is not claimed on video materials secured from Jeff  Dobbs Productions.

Copyright is not claimed on photographic materials provided by The Bar Harbor Chamber of  Commerce, The Southwest Harbor Chamber of  Commerce and the Bar Harbor Historical Society.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation .


About KRK Productions

KRK Productions is Konrad Martin, Robert McLaughlin, and Kevin Martin. We have put many long hours into this product and we hope you enjoy it. If you would like to send any comments or suggestions, please e-mail us at:

BumpPBR@aol.com or Rob7532@aol.com

Thank you for using Acadia InterActive.


Park Loop

The Park Loop Road is the main road through Acadia National Park. An enjoyable drive along this 27-mile road allows you to see many of the parks most popular attractions. Select this button to see them yourself.

Scenic Overlook - Select this button to see the Scenic Overlook.

Abbe Museum - Select this button to see the Abbe Museum.

Cadillac Summit - Select this button to see the Cadillac Summit.

Thunder Hole - Select this button to see Thunder Hole.

Anemone Cave - Select this button to se Anemone Cave.

Bubble Rock - Select this button to se Bubble Rock.

Beehive - Select this button to see the Beehive.

Sand Beach - Select this button to see Sand Beach.

Jordan Pond - Select this button to see Jordan Pond.

Otter Cliffs - Select this button to see the Otter Cliffs.

Otter Point - Select this button to see Otter Point.

Great Head - Select this button to see Great Head.

Interactive Map - Select this button to use the interactive map of the Park Loop Road.

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Scenic Overlook

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Abbe Museum

The Abbe Museum documents the history of Mount Desert Islands earliest settlers, the Abenaki Indians.


Cadillac Summit

Cadillac Mountain is the highest peak on the eastern coast of the U.S. From its summit at 467 m (1532 ft), you will see breathtaking views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding region. Select the View Finder button to experience views from the top of Cadillac.

View Finder  - Selects which direction to look from the top of Cadillac.

Watch Video - See a video of Cadillac Mountain.

Order Videos - Order videos of MDI .

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Thunder Hole

Thunder Hole is named for the noise created by water rushing into a narrow crevice in the rocks. The thunderous booming sound is best heard at high tide. This screen allows you to experience the awesome sights and sounds of this attraction through video and pictures.

Order Videos - Order videos of MDI .

Next Picture - Causes the picture to move to the next picture of Thunder Hole.

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Watch Video - Watch a video of Thunder Hole.


Anemone Cave

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Anemone Cave.

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Bubble Rock

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Bubble Rock.

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Beehive

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of the Beehive.

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Sand Beach

Experience the beauty of Sand Beach through pictures and video. This public beach is actually comprised of finely ground shells rather than sand.

Order Videos - Order videos of MDI .

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Sand Beach.

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Watch Video - Watch a video of Sand Beach.


View Finder

Experience views from the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the eastern coast of the United States. By changing directions from the view finder, you will be able to see in all directions.


Watch Video

Selecting this button will allow you to view a full-motion, color video on the selected topic.


Order Videos

Select this button to get more information on ordering one of videos whose clips youll see in Acadia InterActive.


Back to Main

Selecting this button will return you to the Main Screen of Acadia InterActive from which you can experience all aspects of MDI .


Next Picture

Selecting this button causes the next picture to be displayed. Repeatedly selecting this button will show you all of the pictures on the screen and eventually the first picture will be shown again.


Back

Selecting this button takes you back to the previous screen.


Jordan Pond

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Jordan Pond.

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Otter Cliffs

Order Videos  - Order videos of MDI .

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Otter Cliffs.

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Watch Video - Watch a video of Otter Cliffs.


Otter Point

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Otter Point.

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Watch Video - Watch a video of Otter Point.


Great Head

Next Picture - Causes the picture to change to the next picture of Great Head.

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Interactive Map

Use the Interactive Map to travel Acadias Carriage Roads or the Park Loop Road. On the map youll see various symbols. Click on these symbols to visit the indicated location. The scrollbar on the side of the map allows you see the entire map.


Carriage Roads

An interactive map of the famous Carriage Roads. The Rockefeller family built over 50 miles of carriage roads for your enjoyment. Experience them now!

Interactive Map -  This map is your guide to the Carriage Roads. The yellow lines indicate the Carriage Roads. Be sure to visit some of the many beautiful sites along the way by selecting the red Points of Interest triangles. At Crossroads youll be able to choose various attractions. Please note that the park land is light green and the private land is dark green. The Park Loop Road is indicated by the red line (See the Park Loop  Road).

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The Quiet Side

Experience the less traveled side of the island. Go for a swim, sail, hike, or just relax. Dont miss the quiet pleasures of this side of the island.

Watch Video - Watch videos describing the quiet side of MDI .

Slideshow - Self-running slideshows of the quiet side of MDI .

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Sights and Sounds

Packed full of exciting full-motion video and slideshows of Acadia National Park. Join us for a look at some of the spectacular locations of MDI .

Watch Video - See a variety of stunning videos about the islands flora and fauna.

Slideshow  - Slideshows of the islands flowers, harbors and coves.

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Slideshow

The slideshow screens are self-running and allow you to change the speed of the picture so you can enjoy the gorgeous 256-color pictures at your own pace. The following buttons allow you to control the slideshow.

Stop Slideshow - Returns you to the previous screen.

Increase Speed - Increases the rate at which the pictures change.

Decrease Speed - Decreases the rate at which the pictures change.


Stop Slideshow

Stops the slideshow and returns you to the previous screen.


Increase Speed

Increases the speed at which the slideshow pictures will change. The maximum speed is ½ second per picture.


Decrease Speed

Decreases the speed at which the slideshow pictures will change. The minimum speed is 10 seconds per picture.


History

Mount Desert Island has a very old and fascinating history. From Verrazano to the French Crown to the Guilded Age and onto Acadia National Park in the future, this branch will provide you with a comprehensive background of the History of MDI, including.

The Story of MDI - Selecting this button takes you to the textual history of MDI .

MDI Timeline - Selecting this button takes you to the MDI Timeline.

MDI Trivia Game - Selecting this button takes you  to the MDI Trivia Game.

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The Story of MDI

Learn the history of MDI from the ice age to today.

Topic List - Select your subject to be displayed in the text window.

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MDI Timeline

The MDI History Timeline presents a chronological history of major events and influences from prehistoric time to the present.  By clicking on the pictures you will be able to read about the many changes and see video clips of historic information.

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MDI Trivia Game

The Acadia Trivia Game allows you to learn about MDI and have fun doing it.  Start by clicking "Lets Begin".  Read the question and choose the answer you feel is correct.  For a new question, click "Next Question".  The game even keeps your score!

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Topic List

Topic Lists offer a listing of items for which you can obtain information. By selecting an item and clicking on it, additional information will appear about that selected item.


Acadia National Park

This screen contains information on Acadia National Park including articles covering all aspects of Acadia National Parks mission and services. You will find information on park entrance fees and public transportation to facts on winter wildlife. Click on each item for further information.

Topic List - Selects the subject to be displayed in the text window.

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Chambers of Commerce

This screen contains information on all of the MDI Area Chambers of Commerce.  Use the scroll bar for more information. Click on the individual names for information on each Chamber. Use "Call for Information" to reach each chamber.  (Modem Required)

Topic List - Selects the subject to be displayed in the text window.

Call - Call the Chamber of Commerce selected in the Topic List.

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How to Eat a Lobster

This screen contains information on the life of a lobster, a video clip about lobsters and instructions on how to eat a lobster. Use the scroll bar for more information or click on "how to eat a lobster" for step-by-step instructions of the most common procedure.

Topic List - Selects the subject to displayed.

Order Videos - Order videos of MDI .

Watch Video - Watch a video about the Maine lobster.

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Calendar of Events

This screen contains the rich schedule of upcoming events during the 200th anniversary year of MDI. This screen includes calendars of events for Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Click on each town for their calendar. Use the scroll bar for more information.

Topic List - Selects the subject to be displayed.

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Friends of Acadia

This screen contains information on the Friends of Acadia. Friends of Acadia's mission is to provide citizen support in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve and protect Acadia National Park and the communities that surround it.  Click on each item listed.  Use the scroll bar for more information.

Topic List - Selects the topic to be displayed.

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Getting There

This screen provides directions to MDI from anywhere in the United States or Canada. You can even print your own map.

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Schedules

This screen contains many informative schedules for MDI. By selecting an item from the topic list you will be able to see the schedule for that item.

Topic List - Selects the subject to be displayed.

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Handicapped Information

Most facilities on Mount Desert Island are handicapped accessible. See this screen for more information on this subject.

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Call

Calls the indicated location. You must have your COM port set to your modems COM port in order for this feature to work. (If you do not have a modem, please call the number shown on the screen.) You must also have a phone near the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions for more information.


Art

This screen contains information about the art of MDI. The Art Business Data Screen contains a listing of local art galleries and art shops.

Business Data Screen - Takes you to information on MDI  Art establishments.


Music

Business Data Screen - Takes you to information on MDI  Music establishments.


Cinema

Business Data Screen - Takes you to information on MDI  cinemas.


Theater

Business Data Screen - Takes you to information on MDI  Theaters.


Business Data Screen

The Business Data Screen allows you to browse MDI  accommodations, restaurants, activities, and more quickly and easily. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move among the businesses.

To get more information on a business, including videos, select the show me xxxx button.

Printlist

Show Me Button

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

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Town Checkboxes

The Town Checkboxes allow you to choose those towns for which you would like to see accommodations or restaurants. Businesses in towns which are not checked will not appear when you enter then Business Data Screen.

Business Data Screen


Select All Towns

Select All Towns checks all the towns on the Area Choice Screen. If there are any towns you would like to eliminate from your search, you must deselect them individually.


View Selected

The View Selected button will take you to the business data screen. There you will see those accommodations or restaurants in the towns youve chosen.

Business Data Screen


Show Me Button

The Show Me BusinessName button will take you to the Business Ad Screen (if available for the current business).

Business Ad Screen


Left Arrow

The Left Arrow button takes you to the previous business in the database. If you have reached the first item in the database (alphabetically), this button will be inactive.


Right Arrow

The Right Arrow button takes you to the next business in the database. If you have reached the last item in the database (alphabetically), this button will be inactive.


Printlist

View, print or save to file your personal print lists which you have created of your favorite accommodations, dining establishments, activities and arts (printer optional).

Add to Printlist

Preview Printlist

Print Printlist

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Business Ad Screen

The Business Ad Screen allows you to get in-depth information on the businesses of Acadia. You see pictures, text, even videos of Mount Desert Islands many services. You can even call for reservations right from this screen (modem required), when you are ready.

Next Picture

Call

Watch Video

Printlist

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Biking

Business Data Screen


Hiking

Topic List

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Canoeing

Business Data Screen


Kayaking

Business Data Screen


Whale Watching

Business Data Screen


Cruises

Business Data Screen


Camping

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Fishing

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Sightseeing

Business Data Screen


Golf

Select this button to view pictures of golf courses on MDI.

Next Picture

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Add to Printlist

Select this button to add your favorite accommodations, dining establishments, activities and arts personal preferences to your printlist.


Preview Printlist

Select this button to view your personal printlist with your favorite accommodations, dining establishments, activities and arts preferences.


Print Printlist

Select this button to print a copy of your personal printlist which you have created of your favorite accommodations, dining establishments, activities and arts (printer required).


Help

Select this button to get help. By clicking on the green buttons, you will get additional information about that selected item.


Exit

Select this button to exit Acadia InterActive.


MDI

Mount Desert Island


Crossroads

A picture of the sign you would find at crossroads along the Carriage Roads. Clicking on the signs takes you to the indicated attraction.


Settings


Preferences

Select this button to set the location of your CD-ROM drive, the setting of your COM port, and your location for use with the automatic phone call facility.


Clear Printlist

Choose this button to clear the printlist of all entries.


Museums

Business Data Screen - Takes you to information on MDI  museums.