Tag Archives: Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

Special Delivery!

It’s here! My special banner for networking and advertising opportunities has arrived along with a new batch of rack cards. I was so excited that I set the banner up immediately. Sorry for the hasty image. Changes are in the works with three full years of blogging coming to an end. Daily blogs will beContinue reading “Special Delivery!”

Leake Lake, Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Site

The fog lifted around the time my Wednesday walk group gathered. By lunch time the sky was bright blue and my friend Deena and I took our e-bikes out for our first ride of the season. Leake Lake was the perfect destination for a first outing. This small kettle lake is a popular hangout duringContinue reading “Leake Lake, Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Site”

Looking for Treasures…

I enjoyed this Sunday morning tour with Deb and her grandson studying rocks and minerals around Partridge Island. Deb had contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I would accommodate them for a treasure hunt. The tides were favourable. We explored the weir, the beach, columnar basalt cliffs and spent time warming upContinue reading “Looking for Treasures…”

Patterns Created by Wind and Waves

Anyone who has followed my blog for a while knows how much I love the ever-changing landscape. The tides present new surprises every time the beach emerges. Enjoy the offerings today!

Phinney Green on Victoria Day…

…with friends. A perfect day for a beach hike. Tranquility, sunshine, like-minded people, clouds reflecting in the Bay of Fundy and nothing but time!

Five Islands Provincial Park Official Tour Operator

After dotting every “I”and crossing all ”Ts”, signing the contract and submitting the annual licensing fee I am finally able to share the exciting news: Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers is the official tour company to conduct guided hikes, interpretive walks and custom tours within Five Islands Provincial Park. The lengthy and in-depth application process wasContinue reading “Five Islands Provincial Park Official Tour Operator”

Cape Chignecto: Tranquility

Catching my breath and enjoying the silence along the coastal trail, Saturday, April 27th, 2024

No Monday Blues Here…

That’s my lunch stop today. Isle Haute in the distance floating between heaven and earth!

Off Grid!

Just a few images to keep you in the loop. I am well on my way by now sauntering counter-clockwise. I am doing the hike solo this year to get away from everyday noise and routines.

Hike or Saunter?

I spent yesterday dividing my time between reviewing the hiking supply list, a meeting with the Geopark manager and fitting back country hiking gear into my backpack. It weighs in at 30 lbs this year (including 2.5 litres of water and food for five days). It felt balanced and quite comfortable as I tried itContinue reading “Hike or Saunter?”

An Ounce of Prevention

Yes, that’s a tick. We recently pulled one off our black ShihTzu and that was my sign to kick my springtime prep into prevention mode. Much time during the winter was spent conducting research. Yes, you can purchase tick-repellent clothing but it’s only good for six wash cycles. Why spend all the extra money whenContinue reading “An Ounce of Prevention”

Giving Back

First impressions are great at Cochrane Road Beach in Port Greville. We truly love this beach for walks at high and low tide and anytime in-between. Waves leaping at the shore, gulls squawking overhead and an occasional bald eagle soaring high in the sky. Upon closer inspection we discover pieces of plastic, rope of varyingContinue reading “Giving Back”

Earth Day 2024

We had a fabulous turn out for the Earth Day hike to Clarke Head. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. John Calder for sharing his in-depth knowledge of the area and to geoscientist Louise Leslie from GeoLearn for providing answers to on-the-spot questions along the way. This was the first joint interpretive walk between theContinue reading “Earth Day 2024”

Soley Cove Group Hike

Soley Cove called for the second time this week. Monday I took a geologist friend out for her first ever exploration. Today two groups came together: Parrsboro and Truro hikers joined together to discover the trek to the Redhead under grey skies. There were the usual first time ooohs and ahhhs and cameras were workingContinue reading “Soley Cove Group Hike”

Soley Cove Flower Pot

I will never forget the first time I set eyes on the Soley Cove Flower Pot. This was in November 2020. Since that first discovery the signs of erosion cannot be ignored. This important Minas Basin landmark is a sight to behold, whether you experience it on the ocean floor rising high above you orContinue reading “Soley Cove Flower Pot”

Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike

Please mark your calendars! You do not have to be a geologist to be amazed by the coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Clarke Head. The cliffs in places are contorted into improbable shapes like something from a Dr. Suess drawing, are faulted against one another, and contain unusual minerals and fossils. This particular stretchContinue reading “Earth Day 2024 Free Guided Hike”

Wards Falls Woodland Hike

The trail to Wards Falls holds treasures to discover any time of the year. We were happy it wasn’t too muddy. The brook was gurgling gently as we navigated the trail of sixteen bridges, criss-crossing the woodland stream as it glistened in the sun. We even found some icicles in the shaded areas. There wereContinue reading “Wards Falls Woodland Hike”

Two Islands Beach Easter Sunday Walk

When the sun finally made an appearance after three solid days of rain it was time to finally head to the beach! I arrived just as the tide was turning. There was still plenty of time left to explore. Best of all: the beach was mine, not another soul in sight! It was my firstContinue reading “Two Islands Beach Easter Sunday Walk”