Tag Archives: Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

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…”

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”

Wards Falls Midsummer Impressions

The forest was calling… and we took a chance on the biting insects. The path was lush and overgrown. It felt wonderful to take a break from the beach and get some forest-bathing in. The consistent rain we have enjoyed this summer has the brook rushing past faster and bringing forth an abundance of mushrooms!Continue reading “Wards Falls Midsummer Impressions”

Oh light, glorious light…

I never grow tired of wandering on the ocean floor at Soley Cove. I have conducted four separate tours there over the past seven days. After Sunday afternoon’s rainy experience today’s excursion topped all previous tours! We started our excursion two hours after high tide and were treated to stunning skies and ever-changing light. TourContinue reading “Oh light, glorious light…”

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…”

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”

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!”

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…”

Soley Cove – Where Red Sandstone Cliffs Contrast with an Azure Sky

The brief: “We have one day to explore outside of Halifax. We would love to experience the Bay of Fundy!“ This was the perfect challenge that arrived via text from a couple based in Saskatoon, SK on Monday night. A mutual friend connected us. The weather could not have been more perfect for our SoleyContinue reading “Soley Cove – Where Red Sandstone Cliffs Contrast with an Azure Sky”

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”

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