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!”
Category Archives: Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers
Edgett’s Beach at High Tide
Edgett’s Beach is located in West Apple River near the Eatonville Day Use Area. We decided to go on a drive this afternoon and as we neared Advocate Harbour fog rolled in from the Bay of Fundy. Once we arrived at Edgett’s Beach the fog was on its way out and just at the timeContinue reading “Edgett’s Beach at High Tide”
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”
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”
After the Rain
This rainbow appeared after a heavy rain several days ago. I captured it just in time before it began to fade. The view from our back deck, our own little paradise!!
Shrouded in Mist…
Another RDF (rain-drizzle-fog) kinda day! I won’t keep me from heading to Clarke Head… Hope the sun shines wherever you are! Have a fantastic day, Anna
Evening Beach Escape
The beach called tonight! After a hot day it felt great to feel the cooling breeze.
Last Minute Soley Cove Photo Tour
I just love when my schedule allows for a last minute tour booking, as happed this morning. The text from The Pleasant Street Inn arrived at 8:15 pm inquiring if I was free. I had a morning commitment and knew the tide wasn’t favourable to do an ocean floor tour till later in the day.Continue reading “Last Minute Soley Cove Photo Tour”
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”
A Special Panorama
Fundy Shore Tranquility
Cliffs of Fundy GeoPark BioBlitz
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”
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”
Misty Morning Beach Hike to Clarke Head
The mist didn’t deter visitors to Parrsboro from a post breakfast guided tour. “I’m happy!” and “We would have never explored this beach on our own!” were just two of the enthusiastic comments I overheard while walking below the 200 Million year old cliffs. Springer spaniel Angie was in her element: in and out ofContinue reading “Misty Morning Beach Hike to Clarke Head”
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?”
When Life Hands You Lemons…
…or your vacation in the heart of the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark is more soggy than you bargained for stop sitting in your B&B! No matter how comfortable it may be and how wonderful the hosts are… and how many cups of tea or coffee and goodies they keep supplying, there comes a time whereContinue reading “When Life Hands You Lemons…”
Rain and more rain…
You know it’s bad when Ottawa House-by-the-Sea Museum closes for the day due to inclement weather. Our home borders onto the Farrells River which feeds into the Aboiteau. Due to the moon phase we are also experiencing spring tide conditions. We can expect this lake to last several days longer, especially if the rain doesn’tContinue reading “Rain and more rain…”
From Forest Bathing to Beach Surfing… All in a Day’s Work!
Following all the rain we have had my mushrooming buddy and I gathered our collecting baskets, knifes and soft brushes and set out for our favourite stand of trees to check on the growing phase of chanterelles. Verdict: wait another week or two and check back then. This afternoon I took the puppy to theContinue reading “From Forest Bathing to Beach Surfing… All in a Day’s Work!”
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