First impressions are great at Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville. We truly love this beach for walks at high and low tide and anytime in-between. Waves leaping at the shore, gulls squawking overhead and an occasional bald eagle soaring high in the sky. Upon closer inspection we discover pieces of plastic, rope of varyingContinue reading “Giving Back”
Category Archives: Hike Nova Scotia
Earth Day 2024
We had a fabulous turn out for the Earth Day hike to Clarke Head. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. John Calder for sharing his in-depth knowledge of the area and to geoscientist Louise Leslie from GeoLearn for providing answers to on-the-spot questions along the way. This was the first joint interpretive walk between theContinue reading “Earth Day 2024”
Revisiting a few favourite images…
…from earlier this month. Ravenhead Wilderness Area, Cumberland County, NS, April 2nd, 2024
Earth Day Guided Hike Reminder
Looking forward to this special interpretive Earth Day hike. Due to illness Dr. Calder will not be attending. Instead local geoscientist Louise Leslie from GeoLearn will be sharing her knowledge and insights as we make our way to the Clarke Head arch.
Soley Cove Group Hike
Soley Cove called for the second time this week. Monday I took a geologist friend out for her first ever exploration. Today two groups came together: Parrsboro and Truro hikers joined together to discover the trek to the Redhead under grey skies. There were the usual first time ooohs and ahhhs and cameras were workingContinue reading “Soley Cove Group Hike”
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”
Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike
Please mark your calendars! You do not have to be a geologist to be amazed by the coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Clarke Head. The cliffs in places are contorted into improbable shapes like something from a Dr. Suess drawing, are faulted against one another, and contain unusual minerals and fossils. This particular stretchContinue reading “Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike”
Nova Scotia’s Fifth Season Officially Over for 2024
Nova Scotia has a Fifth Season? Absolutely! Sugaring Season is the time the maple sap runs and the syrup producers work long hours to filter and boil down the sap into liquid gold, otherwise known as maple syrup. On our way to Amherst today we decided to swing by our favourite sugar bush to pickContinue reading “Nova Scotia’s Fifth Season Officially Over for 2024”
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!”
Beach Treasure…
…in the eye of the beholder…
Clarke Head in April
The day has been filled with typical April weather, sunshine and snow flurries, grey storm clouds and strong wind. Anne, Molly and I didn’t let the weather deter us from a brisk hike to Clarke Head. Thanks for joining me!
Ravenhead Wilderness Area Hike
A birthday is a great reason to hit the trail. It’s an even better reason to explore a trail less travelled. We headed past Apple River to embark on our 23.2 km excursion taking us through the woods to Polley’s Flats Beach. Cape Capstan with the Apple River Lighthouse was the perfect place for aContinue reading “Ravenhead Wilderness Area Hike”
Two Islands Beach Easter Sunday Walk
When the sun finally made an appearance after three solid days of rain it was time to finally head to the beach! I arrived just as the tide was turning. There was still plenty of time left to explore. Best of all: the beach was mine, not another soul in sight! It was my firstContinue reading “Two Islands Beach Easter Sunday Walk”
Special Event! Walk with us…
…the Parrsboro NS Walks groups and the Amherst NS Walks group! Details in the poster above. All we hope for now is for the rain to stop😊
In the company of friends…
Exploring the beach In the company of friends – Through all the seasons.
Hidden Treasures…
…just waiting to be discovered on an ocean floor walk.
Share-worthy: Kingdom of the Tide
I spent my morning in a choice spot along the Upper Bay of Fundy Minas Basin on the beach at Five Islands Provincial Park. After a stormy day and night the wind was easing up a little, enough that I could lean into it and not lose my footing. I tried to capture the forceContinue reading “Share-worthy: Kingdom of the Tide”
Soley Cove: Delight for Newbie and Repeat Hiker Alike
The sun accompanied these keen hikers for our special Wednesday afternoon outing today. Not many words are necessary to show how much the group enjoyed their time! Coffee time with Fundy Jewel treats in the sun was the proverbial icing on the cake. Soley Cove never disappoints. I am already blocking tour dates from JuneContinue reading “Soley Cove: Delight for Newbie and Repeat Hiker Alike”
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 