It’s back!!! After two years of cancellations the annual run between Soley’s Cove and Five Islands is back! “Not Since Moses” 5 k 8 km Fun Runs took place earlier today. The call to volunteer went out to the Fundy GeoPark Seniors last month. We joined the GeoPark geologist Caleb Grant on Friday as wellContinue reading “Not Since Moses…”
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Red Rocks Beach in West Advocate and Cape d’Or
I had the pleasure of leading a bus tour with 26 participants down shore yesterday. Our first destination was West Advocate where the Red Rocks beckoned. The group even spotted a seal close to shore in the waters of the outgoing tide. The landscape was shrouded in mist for most of the day. As weContinue reading “Red Rocks Beach in West Advocate and Cape d’Or”
This Rock Hound is Getting Serious!!
It was only a matter of time until I needed to learn more about the rocks and minerals lining the Bay of Fundy shore. The Rocks & Gems publication from the Smithsonian Institute is packed with geological info from the creation of the earth’s crust to rocks, minerals and fossils around the world. It isContinue reading “This Rock Hound is Getting Serious!!”
Sharing the Experience!
As newcomers to the Parrsboro Shore you know that you belong once you have experienced the “Meeting of the Waters” at Two Islands around the full moon. Another new member to the community reached out last week to find out more about hiking and exploring the beaches. I decided to share the ultimate experience withContinue reading “Sharing the Experience!”
Random Impressions…
My days are filled with amazing sights. Sometimes my attention span feels challenged with so many note-worthy impressions. For today I just want to share some random images. Hope you enjoy the offering, Anna Please click on individual images to fully appreciate the subject matter.
Comparing the Landscape overlooking Five Islands, Nova Scotia
Last week I upgraded my blog to include video clips. It’s only fitting that I start sharing some moving pictures. I have chosen two clips: the top video was captured from the look off at Five Island Lighthouse Park on Saturday, June 25th around low tide. The video below was captured from approximately the sameContinue reading “Comparing the Landscape overlooking Five Islands, Nova Scotia”
Exploring the Triassic- Jurassic Era: A Return to Five Islands Provincial Park
It is no secret that the Bay of Fundy holds a great many treasures and ancient information. Five Islands Provincial Park provides us with a “measure in time” where we can examine a fault line that intersects the Jurassic and the Triassic time periods reaching back 200 million years. Guiding a group of friends fromContinue reading “Exploring the Triassic- Jurassic Era: A Return to Five Islands Provincial Park”
Dulsing Time is Here!
The first dulse harvest of the year is happening! Last year I was so new to this practice that I missed a few points but on the fourth try I felt comfortable…. It’s a busy time and our friend Patrick always invited a big group along. So I decided to head out an hour earlyContinue reading “Dulsing Time is Here!”
Trip to the Sugar Bush
A year ago we had the pleasure of joining a group of friends on a visit to the sugar bush near Fenwick, between Amherst and Springhill. This year we ventured out on our own. We had this excursion on our calendar for a few weeks hoping to bring along friends but our schedules never seemedContinue reading “Trip to the Sugar Bush”
Highland Cattle Snowshoe Excursion…
…as part of the Fundy Shore Winter Carnival. The Fundy Shore Winter Carnival kicked off last Thursday. The event I was most interested in was the tour jointly organized by the Fundy GeoPark and Fundy Geological Museum. It was advertised as the Highland Tour exploring the area surrounding That Dutchman Cheese Farm in Economy. AllContinue reading “Highland Cattle Snowshoe Excursion…”
Giving Back…
…to the community. I am happy to announce that after a meeting with the Recreation Director for the Municipality of Cumberland County, Carolyn Bollwerk, a date is officially set to start a local Walking Group. When: Wednesdays, starting March 2nd, 2022, 10 a. m. Meeting Point: The Bandstand at the corner of Main Street andContinue reading “Giving Back…”
I struggle for words…
Have you ever seen such a mess?
Road Trip!
The Joggins, a significant geological site in the earth’s natural history is located only about 45 minutes from where we live. This was our second visit there but it is definitely not our last!
Great Village…
…a great village to explore, especially if you are into antiques and collectibles. Perhaps you are a regular viewer of CBC’s Land & Sea and caught this episode that first aired on November 21st? Perhaps you watched it but didn’t really know where this grouping of antique stores can be found. Wonder no more: GreatContinue reading “Great Village…”
Putting Parrsboro, NS on the Map…
Whether you want to get away for a night, a weekend or longer to explore the Bay of Fundy consider “The Pleasant Street Inn” in Parrsboro… home away from home, even over the holidays!
Fundy GeoPark Tour: Part 2 – Ottawa House Beach and Partridge Island
… Last Thursday Ottawa House Beach was transformed into a classroom to learn about the high tides in the Minas Basin and the top of Partridge Island turned out to be the perfect place to learn about Pangea…
That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm, Home to The Dragon’s Breath…
…There is so much to explore and discover between Parrsboro and Truro. That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm is right along the road offering a unique shopping experience!…
The Pleasant Street Inn
Parrsboro has a new place to stay… and it’s most inviting!
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 