Tag Archives: listening to nature

Two Islands Beach in January…

When the waters meet… January 6th, 2026 – longing for summer! But, no matter the weather and temperature: private tours continue year-round!!

New Year’s Blessings…

Chilly woodland walk anticipating the Wolf Moon… sparkling ice crystals safely attached to brittle branches, dappled sunlight through the trees and patches of blue sky with the first super moon of 2026 rising over the Parrsboro Aboiteau.

Ancient Cliffs and Gently Lapping Waves…

When asked what I would like for Christmas I could only come up with one thing: solitude and time at the beach. The tides were on my side, a morning walk was quickly arranged and I was off to Clarke Head. I have lost count of how often I have walked this stretch of beach,Continue reading “Ancient Cliffs and Gently Lapping Waves…”

Maccan Tidal Marshland Park

Pausing for a much needed reset… a welcome spot along the road between Amherst and Parrsboro! The Maccan Tidal and Freshwater Marsh is never busy but offers an easy stroll through nature! #tiderollersandmudlarkers #tiderollers_mudlarkers #parrsboroshoretours #explorecumberland #maccantidalwetlandspark #pausetobreathe

Nearly High Tide at Five Islands Provincial Park

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend!

Anticipating GeoDiversity Day 2025

Geodiversity Day Eve… Spencer’s Island from Golden Hour to Moon Rise. Deep Exhale….

Mindfulness Photography at Five Islands Provincial Park

Excellent turn out for our first ever free mindfulness photography session at Five Islands Provincial Park last Friday afternoon! Interested? Our next session takes place on Saturday, September 27th from 2-4 pm in the Day use area. Look for the sign!

One year later: Economy Falls Trail

Economy Falls revisited: tranquility pur and just look at those new stairs leading to the pool! The whole trail is only 2.5 km but allow for elevation changes and note the non-standard stair tread height. This trail is sure to work up a good sweat!

An Anniversary to Remember!

There is no better way to celebrate 50 years together than experiencing the Meeting of the Waters! This lovely couple enjoyed every moment of their ocean floor excursion. ♥️

Another great Soley Cove Excursion!

September ocean floor walks are the best! What a pleasure it was to take this group to Soley Cove to witness the Aeolian Sandstone Cliffs with their high tide markings, watch the tide turning and even taste the odd sea olive😁

MacAlmonds Pond Trail…

While exploring the Mi’kmawey Interpretive Trail last weekend I found out about the MacAlmond Pond Trail from a fellow walker. After a morning of rushing through shops I made the snap decision to check out this new-to-me trail. What I found was a haven of tranquility! The bear stayed hidden😊 and I had a lovelyContinue reading “MacAlmonds Pond Trail…”

Economy Falls

A visit to Economy Falls has been on my agenda for nearly four years. Between washed out, nearly impassable roads, a crazy schedule and lack of interest from hiking friends it took this much time to finally get to the long anticipated destination. Currently the River Philip Road is a well-maintained gravel logging road. ItContinue reading “Economy Falls”

Night in the Forest

I am back in Lower Sackville this weekend for my Advanced Wilderness First Aid Module. What better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend than learning first aid skills, swatting black flies and tenting in the forest?🤪 I scouted my preferred spot last night and staked my tent after class today. Here is to sleeping soundlyContinue reading “Night in the Forest”

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”

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”

Movie Recommendation

There has been a buzz on social media and among my Wednesday afternoon hiking group lately. One of our members organized a private screening in her home this afternoon. The sun was shining brightly and some of us quietly grumbled that we would really like to be outside. But once inside and with images flashingContinue reading “Movie Recommendation”

Halifax Public Gardens: In Search of Spring!

It was a great day for a stroll through the Halifax Public Gardens. I didn’t have to look hard for signs of spring…