A small group of professional and citizen scientists gathered yesterday for a BioBlitz at Diligent River bog. For nearly two hours we crouched, searched, discovered, recorded and swatted various biting insects while avoiding to get sucked up by the unpredictable bog. Everyone had fun engaging with nature, learning from one another and sharing. Accompanied byContinue reading “Cliffs of Fundy GeoPark BioBlitz”
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Eagle and Gull Islands Revisited
Eagle and Gull Islands are better known as Two Islands along the Parrsboro Shore. I finally found time to revisit this elusive destination. So close and yet the access is somewhat limited. You will meet locals who encourage others to cross the shallow waters anytime. Based on personal experience and the many rescue stories thatContinue reading “Eagle and Gull Islands Revisited”
The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force
Visitors to the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin usually hear about “The Highest Tides in the World” but unless one witnesses the tidal bore forging up a river, the incoming tidal speed, force and volume of water remains an abstract idea. In Parrsboro we are very fortunate because there is one beach where one gainsContinue reading “The Meeting of the Waters: Cat Bird Seat to Experiencing Tidal Force”
Lobster Boil in the Rain?
When you have a confirmed booking for a lobster boil you can’t let rain get in the way. The Pleasant Street Inn received a request for my services along with a room reservation some time ago. We were watching the weather carefully for days and it looked promising for tonight. The rain was supposed toContinue reading “Lobster Boil in the Rain?”
Canada Day 2023…
… we had sun, some cloud, and at times heavy downpours! But as the saying goes: wait five minutes and it will change! Our family started this Canada Day by taking the almost eight-week-old puppy out for her first walk in nature! It was a bit of a challenge: Six steps and half a meterContinue reading “Canada Day 2023…”
No Idle Hands…
How fast a year passes! It’s Canada Day Eve 2023 and our house was a flurry of activity all day. Puppy Tillie got us up before 5 a.m. … … and I started baking by 9 a.m. Ottawa House is a privately funded museum and without the tremendous efforts of countless committed volunteers the ParrsboroughContinue reading “No Idle Hands…”
Still New Sites to Explore: FORCE Research Centre For Energy in the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
We had an opportunity to join Caleb Grant, geoscientist from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark, and Sandra Currie for a tour of the FORCE research center on energy and its beach in Westbay, just outside of Parrsboro, this afternoon. The Center is well worth a visit. Put it on your list for a rainy day.Continue reading “Still New Sites to Explore: FORCE Research Centre For Energy in the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark”
Food for Thought: The Leave no Trace Principles
Yesterday evening I had the opportunity to participate in an online seminar centred around the Seven Leave no Trace Principles offered by the Outdoor Council of Canada. The hour long presentation was one of the more enjoyable workshops I have attended via Zoom. If you are not familiar with Leave no Trace, check out someContinue reading “Food for Thought: The Leave no Trace Principles”
Great Info
Adjacent to The Redhead (in the first image) we find the Old Wife Formation. It is located immediately to the left of The Redhead . The scientific cross section here provides the best visual of this significant geological formation found in Five Islands Provincial Park. Is is one of the best graphics I have comeContinue reading “Great Info”
Check out this Video!
Remember the travel influencer family known as “Keep Your Day Dream” from Florida? Tricia, Marc, Caleb and I spent an afternoon together exploring Soley Cove on June 17th. Their video featuring the Parrsboro area dropped on YouTube last night. Click here to check it out. Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers shows up at roughly minute 8Continue reading “Check out this Video!”
Lobster Season
Just a reminder that lobster season is over at the end of July. I have limited dates still available for a rustic lobster boil for up to 8 people. Your backyard or the beach? $ 39/person (minimum 48 hours notice). L obster boil includes: 1 lobster (at least 1.5 lbs) per person, home-baked crusty sourdoughContinue reading “Lobster Season”
Hired to guide… thanks to a Google search!
This was definitely a first for me! A travel influencer family from Florida found me on Google while planning their Nova Scotia itinerary. I had forgotten that there would be filming… I had agreed to that in the contact email but assumed it would be all about the landscape. Well, it was about the landscapeContinue reading “Hired to guide… thanks to a Google search!”
Tuesday Evening Walks All Summer in Beautiful Parrsboro!
Just putting this out here for everyone! NSWalks continues to be active in Parrsboro. We walk in any weather! There are two separate groups. The Parrsboro Pacers have moved from Wednesday mornings to Tuesday nights to avoid the summer heat! These walks are free and are organized and led by a certified NSWalks leader. JoinContinue reading “Tuesday Evening Walks All Summer in Beautiful Parrsboro!”
Monday… a day to plan and collaborate!
I just picked some random photos from yesterday as today was one of those rare days where I didn’t make it to the beach. Instead I spent a good amount of time in meetings to plan some special tours and events for fall and winter. It’s never too early to get organized! I am inContinue reading “Monday… a day to plan and collaborate!”
Time Travel at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs
It’s been a while since I last descended the staircase to the beach below the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today the weather was perfect for a long beach hike with friends… on the agenda was Lower Cove to view the Coal Age fossil trees I have heard so much about. It’sContinue reading “Time Travel at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs”
Summer Solstice Sunset Hike, Anyone??
Preparations are underway for a Solstice Hike to Clarke Head through Tide Rollers $ Mudlarkers Guided Tours. Here are the details: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 from Glooscap Campground Gate, meet up at 19:00. We will access the beach by walking through the campground. Arrival at the beach coincides with a time where the pinch pointsContinue reading “Summer Solstice Sunset Hike, Anyone??”
A Beach Clean Up Story…
The call for a beach clean up in West Advocate was posted by the Cliffs of Fundy GeoPark a couple weeks ago. With the cancellation of the Hike Summit my Monday was suddenly free, so I ventured out to Advocate Harbour this morning. I arrived a little early. Once the light rain slowed I beganContinue reading “A Beach Clean Up Story…”
Among The Trees…
… was the title of the video that popped up on my phone today. Strange how it evoked a longing to head out and explore the forest. An hour after the video presented itself the notice, that hiking restrictions in wooded areas are now lifted in Nova Scotia, was issued. The rain we have enjoyedContinue reading “Among The Trees…”
Ottawa House-by-the Sea: Now Open for the 2023 Season!
Despite the rainy day we were busy serving visitors throughout the day today. Make sure you add Ottawa House Museum to your list of places to explore in 2023.
Blog Post #730
Yes, 730 is not a fictitious number I pulled from the air or my imagination. Today’s entry truly constitutes my 730th blog post, two complete years of posting every day! It all started out with a more contemplative theme. I would choose one or two images, add some personal thoughts, a haiku or I wouldContinue reading “Blog Post #730”
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