Category Archives: Contemplative Photography

West Advocate: Red Rocks

One of the major landmarks along the beach near the starting point of the Cape Chignecto Trail is the Red Rocks Formation. A little driving tour this afternoon had us climb these sandstone rocks, admire the patterns and striations and enjoy the stunning views from the top!

New Season = New Tour Clients!

There is no better way to spend Sunday afternoon than with a fresh tour booking to officially kick off the 2024 season. Soley Cove beckoned and it was glorious! My happy client was glad she didn’t have to worry about the tides and when she should turn back to avoid being cut off. She welcomedContinue reading “New Season = New Tour Clients!”

Cape Chignecto: Bark Study

Up close and personal, bark layers.

Cape Chignecto Landmark: Storyteller Tree

Between trail marker 27 and 28 km, just before or after the halfway mark, depending if one travels clockwise or counter-clockwise, this ancient, gnarly, attention-demanding sentinel calls the hiker to attention! Many a picture has been captured with this tree… many a story could be told if it could speak!

Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions

A month ago I participated in the Wilderness First Aid course at the Search and Rescue Centre near Waverly. The Advanced module was rescheduled for today. I decided to make my way there yesterday afternoon to avoid an early morning commute. When I arrived I was told that there would not be a class afterContinue reading “Forest Bathing – Woodland Impressions”

Soley Cove Flower Pot

I will never forget the first time I set eyes on the Soley Cove Flower Pot. This was in November 2020. Since that first discovery the signs of erosion cannot be ignored. This important Minas Basin landmark is a sight to behold, whether you experience it on the ocean floor rising high above you orContinue reading “Soley Cove Flower Pot”

Wards Falls Woodland Hike

The trail to Wards Falls holds treasures to discover any time of the year. We were happy it wasn’t too muddy. The brook was gurgling gently as we navigated the trail of sixteen bridges, criss-crossing the woodland stream as it glistened in the sun. We even found some icicles in the shaded areas. There wereContinue reading “Wards Falls Woodland Hike”

Eclipse 2024 Recap

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words… while I did not capture images of the eclipse itself I enjoyed watching my tour group take it all in. Following are a few more pictures of the scenery. Check out the sun rays and halo that are so different from a regular sun capture. Participants todayContinue reading “Eclipse 2024 Recap”

Event Prep – Check!

I just returned from scouting Phinney Green beach and stash some water for tomorrow’s Eclipse Tour. What a glorious afternoon my friend and I enjoyed walking this vast beach in solitude. And then our sense of adventure struck: we decided to go exploring… across the river and through the woods! On the way back toContinue reading “Event Prep – Check!”

Hidden Treasures…

…just waiting to be discovered on an ocean floor walk.

Rock Faces

No matter where we venture along the Upper Bay of Fundy Shore faces in the rocks are all around us. Join us on one of our custom tours to look for ancient faces in the geology.

Halifax Public Gardens: In Search of Spring!

It was a great day for a stroll through the Halifax Public Gardens. I didn’t have to look hard for signs of spring…

McGahey Brook Trail Loop in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

A last minute invitation to join friends on a hike today was a welcome diversion from spending time on the computer. We set out from the Driftwood Beach parking lot in West Advocate exploring the ever-changing pebble beach. We turned around near the organic Atlantic salmon plant and headed toward the Red Rocks at theContinue reading “McGahey Brook Trail Loop in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park”

Lighting provided by Mother Nature

Mood lighting at Thomas Cove…