FIVE ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK JULY 2024 GUIDED OCEAN FLOOR WALKS & TOURS Monday, July 1st Understanding the Highest Tides in the World Interpretive Beach Walk3 – 5 pm – FREE (Happy Canada Day) Tips welcome to offset expenses Saturday, July 6th Mid-day Eco Interpretive Hike to the Old Wife Formation 10 am – noonContinue reading “July Five Islands Provincial Park Tours”
Category Archives: Rock Hounders Paradise
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers Special Feature!
I already posted about Sylvie Mazerolle last week after spending and evening chasing the sunset and a full day during summer Solstice. Sylvie only lives 90 minutes from Parrsboro but she had no idea what she would discover here… Sylvie, the wordsmith and photographer, tells the story here: https://sylviemazerolle.com/blog/the-best-hidden-gem-in-nova-scotia-part-2 A feast for the eyes andContinue reading “Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers Special Feature!”
Looking for Treasures…
I enjoyed this Sunday morning tour with Deb and her grandson studying rocks and minerals around Partridge Island. Deb had contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I would accommodate them for a treasure hunt. The tides were favourable. We explored the weir, the beach, columnar basalt cliffs and spent time warming upContinue reading “Looking for Treasures…”
The Pebble Hunter
Pebbles from the sea Deposited by the tides – Colours, stripes and hearts!
Revisiting a few favourite images…
…from earlier this month. Ravenhead Wilderness Area, Cumberland County, NS, April 2nd, 2024
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”
Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville: A Photographer’s Destination
Rain in the forecast kept away my regular Wednesday afternoon hikers. My trusty friend Gaby and her dog Enya were not deterred. We keep saying: “ We are not made of sugar… a little rain won’t melt us!” The tide was nearing its highest mark and the wave action was exhilarating. We hiked all theContinue reading “Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville: A Photographer’s Destination”
This way…
…to the beach! Hopefully the rain stops tomorrow so I can get a short beach walk in. It’s been way too long… being sick sucks big time!
Missing some beach love…
…happy I have gathered memories for days like these…
New-To-Me-Beach Hike
Yesterday morning started out full of magic… this was the view from my living room window. I was ready soon after to join my friend for a hike to a beach I had never explored. We drove to Advocate Harbour and parked at the foot of the “hump”, the bottom of where the road toContinue reading “New-To-Me-Beach Hike”
Early Morning at the Foot of Partridge Island
It was my first time since Tropical Storm Lee had pounded our shoreline. And the changes I saw today were surprising. It really drove home the fact that the erosion of our shores is relentless. My goal this morning was to access the back beach at Partridge Island, it was the last day of veryContinue reading “Early Morning at the Foot of Partridge Island”
Sharing my Passion About Parrsboro and the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Just as I was preparing to compose today’s post, this notification flashed on my screen! 50,000 views of my website? I couldn’t be happier! Thank you all for your interest and support! Coincidentally, the post was going to focus on reflections of my guided tour business. I met and connected with awesome tour participants fromContinue reading “Sharing my Passion About Parrsboro and the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark”
Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale
We are nearing the end of our second volunteer shift at the annual Gem & Mineral Show here in Parrsboro. Yesterday our hands were never idle collecting admissions and fastening show bracelets to countless wrists. We are spending this afternoon at the back entrance as security back up which affords me the time to addContinue reading “Quick Check in from the Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show and Sale”
Saturday Morning Hike: Clarke Head and Beyond
Clarke Head was calling! And after the rain stopped during the night I knew I could get a quick hike in to my favourite local destination! While I don’t mind sharing time with others heading to Clarke Head I welcomed the vast deserted beach and set out following the high tide line. I soon spottedContinue reading “Saturday Morning Hike: Clarke Head and Beyond”
To The Far Side of Partridge Island We Ventured…
August 4th had been circled in red on my calendar for weeks! My tide app informed me that it would be THE day for the lowest tide during the Sturgeon Super Moon phase. I knew then where I would spend the morning hours. When one reaches the end of the natural gravel path with theContinue reading “To The Far Side of Partridge Island We Ventured…”
Custom Variety Tour a Success!
It’s always a great day when a pre-booked tour turns out even better than expected! The Meeting of the Waters Tour was what alerted this family to my offerings. We started there, overlooking Two Islands from the cat-bird seat, witnessing the tide rush in and swallowing up the sandy portion of the beach in recordContinue reading “Custom Variety Tour a Success!”
Family Treasure Hunting Tour Recap
As “they” say: a picture is worth a thousand words. We spent a productive four hours looking for beach treasures along Wasson’s Bluff and Two Island beaches. We found sea glass, mermaid tears, moon snail shells, agate, quartz, smooth pebbles and colourful rocks! We shared snacks, watched hermit crabs, identified the gender of invasive greenContinue reading “Family Treasure Hunting Tour Recap”
In the Footsteps of the Dinosaurs at Wasson’s Bluff & Two Islands
Gillespie House B&B guests tore themselves away from these gorgeous grounds to explore the geology along two well-known and popular beaches along the Parrsboro Shore. Four hours well spent looking for rocks, crabs, hermit crabs and watching the tide rise around Eagle Island! We had mist, fog and even some rain which meant the newContinue reading “In the Footsteps of the Dinosaurs at Wasson’s Bluff & Two Islands”
Exploring the Carboniferous Age Cliffs on a Hot July Day
I had cleared all commitments from my calendar, met my deadlines and with a day at my disposal decided to tackle a hike on my bucket list, East Bay to West Bay starting near Partridge Island. My starting time was 2.5 hours after high tide which ensured that any possible punch point would be clear.Continue reading “Exploring the Carboniferous Age Cliffs on a Hot July Day”
Tranquility & Serenity: East Bay to West Bay, Parrsboro
It was a hot hike today: East Bay to West Bay – Not for the faint of heart! Lace up your studiest hiking boots, pack lots of water and get ready for rocky terrain and sore feet when you get home! Posting a proper hike recap tomorrow with details and images. Meanwhile, here is theContinue reading “Tranquility & Serenity: East Bay to West Bay, Parrsboro”
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