BREAKING NEWS FROM ACADIA NATIONAL PARK: The newest method of exploring the great outdoors has finally arrived, and it's not about maps or GPS. Forget the trails—just disapprove your way to your next adventure! Acadia has officially launched an experimental program designed to boost park attendance. Instead of following the well-trodden paths, rangers are encouraging adventurers to assert their disapproval at the visitor center. “It’s revolutionary,” said Chief Explorer, Ifindit Harder, while rummaging through a pile of complaint forms. “Just express your dissatisfaction with the park’s amenities and watch as the wilderness comes to you—whether you like it or not!” The program, dubbed "Vent and Vamoose," requires participants to submit an official complaint about the park's trails, campsites, or the fact that the squirrels are clearly plotting a coup. Once you’ve voiced your grievances, you will be given a compass that points to the nearest scenic precipice instead of a designated trail. Participants are guaranteed to get lost in the breathtaking beauty of nature—just as God intended! Ranger Beatrice Frown was eager to explain the rationale. “Studies show that people aren’t getting lost enough these days. They’re too reliant on technology. Why should they follow a sign when they could completely misinterpret their surroundings with just one disgruntled grunt?” she said, gripping her clipboard tightly as she eyed a family attempting their first “disapprove stroll.” As part of this adventurous initiative, visitors can report a wide array of grievances. “The trees are too tall. The lakes are too blue. The gift shop doesn’t sell enough snacks,” said one disgruntled adventurer whose intense frown suggested he was missing out on the hidden joys of the wilderness. Each complaint leads them further away from civilization, and far into the heart of the unknown. The program has garnered mixed reviews. “It’s thrilling,” said one ecstatic hiker after filing a complaint about how the sunrise was just “too darn bright.” He added, “Last week, I accidentally discovered a family of moose that now harbors a personal grudge against me. I never would have seen that if I stayed on the trail!” Meanwhile, other visitors complained that they didn’t understand how to vent their concerns effectively. “I filled out a feedback form about the lack of gluten-free snacks and ended up in a ravine. Now I’m unsure if I should be disappointed or just really hungry,” lamented one unfortunate tourist desperate for trail mix. Ranger Frown concluded, “What we’re trying to instill in people is that sometimes the best way to discover nature is by wandering aimlessly and being irrationally unhappy about it. In Acadia, we like to say: ‘Disapproval leads to discoveries!’” So, pack your complaint forms, leave your maps at home, and prepare to lose your way. Your next adventure awaits when you disapprove your way into the wild!