Monthly Archives: June 2023

Have you ever…?

…heard of such a thing like your “house beach?” Truth be told, I made it up today. I was once again exploring the stretch of beach from Glooscap Campground to the arch at Clark Head when I remembered growing up in a small Bavarian village where we referred to one mountain as our “house mountain”,Continue reading “Have you ever…?”

Summer Solstice Sunset Hike, Anyone??

Preparations are underway for a Solstice Hike to Clarke Head through Tide Rollers $ Mudlarkers Guided Tours. Here are the details: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 from Glooscap Campground Gate, meet up at 19:00. We will access the beach by walking through the campground. Arrival at the beach coincides with a time where the pinch pointsContinue reading “Summer Solstice Sunset Hike, Anyone??”

Watching the Waters Meet on a Misty Spring Day

The rain had stopped when we set out for the beach earlier today. But as we arrived at Two Islands Beach Big and Little Brother Isles were shrouded in mist. We had time to explore the barnacle covered exposed ocean floor while the drizzle stopped. The primary reason for our beach excursion was to observeContinue reading “Watching the Waters Meet on a Misty Spring Day”

Evening Beach Walks are Back!

It’s a sign that summer is (nearly) here. We have switched our weekly NSWalks from Wednesday mornings to Tuesday evenings in anticipation of the heat. It was a small contingent that gathered tonight after the rain stopped. A blanket of fog was draped over Cape Blomidon in the distance. We refer to it as Glooscap’sContinue reading “Evening Beach Walks are Back!”

A Beach Clean Up Story…

The call for a beach clean up in West Advocate was posted by the Cliffs of Fundy GeoPark a couple weeks ago. With the cancellation of the Hike Summit my Monday was suddenly free, so I ventured out to Advocate Harbour this morning. I arrived a little early. Once the light rain slowed I beganContinue reading “A Beach Clean Up Story…”

Among The Trees…

… was the title of the video that popped up on my phone today. Strange how it evoked a longing to head out and explore the forest. An hour after the video presented itself the notice, that hiking restrictions in wooded areas are now lifted in Nova Scotia, was issued. The rain we have enjoyedContinue reading “Among The Trees…”

Ottawa House-by-the Sea: Now Open for the 2023 Season!

Despite the rainy day we were busy serving visitors throughout the day today. Make sure you add Ottawa House Museum to your list of places to explore in 2023.

After the rain…

Apple blossoms!!! Lupines!!! Prunus padus, better known as Mayday… a little late but ever so welcome! …last but not least, a reminder that black flies don’t only bother humans. Thanks to a couple doses of Benadryl Teak’s eyes are all better tonight and the itch is gone! Take your insect repellent and make sure toContinue reading “After the rain…”