It’s been a while since I last descended the staircase to the beach below the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today the weather was perfect for a long beach hike with friends… on the agenda was Lower Cove to view the Coal Age fossil trees I have heard so much about.
It’s always great to explore with a friend who knows that particular beach like his back pocket. There is so much to see and discover that it would be easy to miss or overlook some of the most interesting fossils.
Once my eyes adjusted and I knew what to look for the discoveries were never-ending! I finally saw the Coal Age trees with my own eyes… we even discovered a fossilized tree trunk…
And then there were ancient amphibian foot prints, ferns and so much more!
Viewing and assessing the layers of these towering cliffs remind us of the Earth’s tectonic force that created the impressive wave patters spreading from end to end.
Four hours passed in a flash and soon we heard the tide rushing toward the beach, a timely reminder to return to the stairs near the Interpretive Centre. We vowed to return soon and look for new finds that get unearthed with each high tide.
It was a sunny Sunday well spent in the Mighty Bay of Fundy! Thanks for checking the blog today. I hope you enjoyed our little excursion, Anna
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