Spicer’s Cove is on the way to the Eatonville Day-use Area. I stopped here recently during a private tour for a visitor to the area and vowed to return soon. It’s Colin’s birthday today and we decided to meet up with a friend and take the pups to the beach. The colours and textures ofContinue reading “Spicer’s Cove in the Mist”
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Hot and Humid Beach Hike: Summary in Three Videos
Soley Cove approximately 2 Hours and 15 minutes after high tide I started on familiar territory, the sandy, easy to navigate Soley Cove beach and finished at Five Islands Provincial Park Day-use Area. There was sand, red mud, seaweed hiding some quicksand-like sections that sucked my legs in to well above my ankles and, justContinue reading “Hot and Humid Beach Hike: Summary in Three Videos”
Three Trail Safety Checks
Glorious sunshine with mid-day high tides point to time in the forest! Hidden Falls had been calling me for months. The trailhead is located on Hwy 2 just past Prospect Road with a small parking area to safely pull your vehicle off the road while you enjoy time in the forest. Thanks to the wetContinue reading “Three Trail Safety Checks”
All in a Day’s Hike: Red Rocks to Refugee Cove and Back
22.2 km in 9.5 hours spent with like-minded people on the trail is pretty much a perfect Friday! Brian had volunteered to pick up a tent for someone and Heather and I took up his invitation to join him. The weather was great! And the company could not have been more pleasant. It was notContinue reading “All in a Day’s Hike: Red Rocks to Refugee Cove and Back”
It was a misty Monday morning…
…when the forest floor called. Sun and rain over the weekend promised a new flush of chanterelles. Basket, paring knife and soft brush in hand I headed out the door to take advantage of a lull in the rain. I had gathered about two pounds of chanterelles on Friday and didn’t hold out much hopeContinue reading “It was a misty Monday morning…”
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”
A Time-Honoured Tradition: Story Time…
…Thursday night story time at Ottawa-House-by-the-Sea! The Bay of Fundy was calm, the sky a lead grey foreshadowing tomorrow’s weather forecast of rain as we arrived and parked the car. Story time goes from 7 – 8:30 pm each Thursday during the summer. We love this time and place for deepening our understanding of theContinue reading “A Time-Honoured Tradition: Story Time…”
All it takes is an invitation…
…for Nova Scotia’s Wandering Wilsons to come to Parrsboro. Heidi from Pleasant Street Inn extended the invite, provided a stack of local information and the Wandering Wilsons rolled into town for the weekend. It was my turn to shine after Sunday lunch. We met up at Soley Cove for a family tour. The rain ponchosContinue reading “All it takes is an invitation…”
The most wonderful time of the year…
…it’s foraging time!!! Blueberries are ripe and the chanterelle’s are flushing! We gathered all these during our three hour foraging excursion and managed to fill six pint containers of blueberries! It’s only the beginning… The images here were gathered just because! I left these, mostly poisonous, mushrooms where I found them. The pictures I uploadedContinue reading “The most wonderful time of the year…”
Close to home…
…is where I spent my day. In fact, I spent most of it in front of the computer. On the positive side, there was some great news I had been waiting for from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark: the Board approved the proposal for a Hike Nova Scotia Challenge Badge! In conjunction with the launchContinue reading “Close to home…”
Of Eagles and Herons…
I spent most of the day at Soley Cove with two adventurers today. While I captured more great images of Jurassic Aeolian Sandstone cliffs and sea stacks what truly demanded my attention was the performance the Bald Eagles put on for us. We counted three individual adults and one juvenile taking advantage of the warmContinue reading “Of Eagles and Herons…”
Spencer’s Island: So much to Enjoy and Discover
I have featured Spencer’s Island Beach on this platform previously. Each time I venture to this beach I experience a distinct holiday feeling, the way I used to get during my childhood and youth when our parents took us to Italy. In the past I concentrated on the beach, it’s colourful rocks, sand dollars andContinue reading “Spencer’s Island: So much to Enjoy and Discover”
Immersed in Bay of Fundy Tidal Action: Meeting of the Waters
Today was the first opportunity this summer to experience the incoming tide and feel the water rising from my ankles to just above my knees in 30 seconds. We were not disappointed by the action of water swirling around Big Island. It’s always a fantastic experience… the water was warm and the experience most therapeutic.Continue reading “Immersed in Bay of Fundy Tidal Action: Meeting of the Waters”
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!”
Cliffs of Fundy Geopark UNESCO Revalidation Event at Cape d’Or
After last night’s special event at Cape d’Or my energy to prepare a proper blogpost was depleted. The event’s focus was on tourism and activities provided by business operators since the inception of the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Local Guys Adventures and my guided tour business “Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers” were front and centre withContinue reading “Cliffs of Fundy Geopark UNESCO Revalidation Event at Cape d’Or”
An Evening to Remember…
It was an honour to be invited as a business operator located in the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark to take part in a Tourism Nova Scotia presentation for recertification of the Geopark. The event took place at Cape d’Or with a meal to die for! Witnessing the full Sturgeon Moon rise as we hiked backContinue reading “An Evening to Remember…”
Touring my Friend’s Garden
It’s always a treat to tour Liz’s garden. The way she has her property divided into individual “rooms” is truly inspiring! Her lilies beckoned and demanded my attention! I hope you enjoyed this little garden tour from the outskirts of Parrsboro! Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend, Anna
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”
Prep Day!
Every once in a while you get a challenge that is all-consuming! I spent the day getting ready for a special beach treasure hunt tour with a young family from Toronto tomorrow! The Fundy Geological Museum passed my name on three weeks ago suggesting I might be able to take two young girls (7 andContinue reading “Prep Day!”
Epic Lobster Boil at the Beach
Last evening’s lobster boil was scheduled to take place at the beach. I was glad I selected Partridge Island Beach with a couple shelters over the picnic table. I had prepared well but as I drove to the venue I saw lighting… pretended it didn’t happen and carried on. Trying to set the table withContinue reading “Epic Lobster Boil at the Beach”
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