S2 E49 Devin Lueddeke of Friends of Acadia

Bob Cutler chats with Devin Lueddeke of Friends of Acadia about preserving Maine's national treasure that is Acadia National Park and celebrates the launch of a limited-release Wyoming Whiskey benefiting Acadia. Bob and Devin touch on ways everyday folks can support Acadia's future with volunteer work, membership, and soon -- a good pour of Wyoming Whiskey.

Key Topics

Acadia's Unique Legacy

Unlike most parks carved from federal land, Acadia was built on private donations and local stewardship—making it a deeply personal and community-driven national park.

Sustaining the Park Through Volunteerism & Innovation

Friends of Acadia supports the park with trail maintenance, youth education, and ecosystem protection, while also addressing post-pandemic crowding and parking challenges.

Whiskey with a Cause: The Acadia Release

A special edition of Wyoming Whiskey celebrates the park and donates proceeds back to Friends of Acadia, blending national pride with local impact—one bottle at a time.

1:31 – Devin describes Friends of Acadia's downtown Bar Harbor HQ and love for local flavor.

2:44 – The park's origin as privately donated land sets it apart from other national parks.

6:22 – Friends of Acadia's four pillars include trails, education, Wild Acadia, and visitor experience.

8:23 – Wyoming Whiskey's Acadia bottle hits shelves in Maine with proceeds benefiting the park.

11:14 – The whiskey features Hunter's Head on the label and tasting notes of almond, cherry, and spice.