New Cliffs of Fundy Hiker Challenge Badge Hike Nova Scotia and the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark are happy to announce the launch of the new Cliffs of Fundy Badge as part of Hike NS’s Hiker Challenge. Your reward for completing a challenge is a badge to show off on clothing or backpacks andContinue reading “Announcing: Cliffs of Fundy Hiking Badge”
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Halloween…
A witches cauldron Ready for Halloween night – Soon the sun will set.
NS Walks Leader Training
October 30th… a momentous day! Three years ago our life in Nova Scotia began officially – we had finished quarantine and started to explore the Parrsboro area. Today we were blessed with the first snowfall of the season. Perfect timing to participate in a live-session to train several new NS Walk leaders. I was soContinue reading “NS Walks Leader Training”
On a chilly morning…
…the ol’ oak tree is ablaze with colour!
Woodland Discovery
Soft cushy patches From which sprout brown mushroom caps – Autumn’s abundance.
Nova Scotia Showcase: Saltscapes Expo 2023
Our day started early: Destination the annual Saltscapes Expo at Halifax Exhibition Centre. We volunteered for the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. It was a fantastic opportunity to spread the word about our little corner of the world! Seven hours of chatting with people about our beaches, the geology, info visual museums and businesses flew by.Continue reading “Nova Scotia Showcase: Saltscapes Expo 2023”
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words…
Soley Cove Beach discovery: weathered tree root, covered in seaweed washed up on the sandbar…
Above and Below… Clarke Head Beach
Sharing a few more images from my Monday mid-day hike to Clarke Head. Enjoy, Anna
Good Frosty Morning!
Hello from our ever-changing backyard!
Moody Clarke Head…
There was a little rain, a little sun, wind and… solitude! Sharing images from my solitary, at times moody, low tide hike to Clarke Head. Enjoy! I certainly did.
Fall Colours…
…over the years: brought to you by my iPhone. This little video was compiled and suggested from my photo files today. Enjoy and Happy Sunday, everyone!
A Wet Adventure For A Great Cause!
I can’t imagine a better way to start a rainy Saturday in October😜… get up at 5:45, pile everyone into the car for a 6:45 departure and drive in complete darkness on muddy gravel roads to walk 10+km to raise funds for the Pugwash Ground Search & Rescue organization. The trail was well signed, itContinue reading “A Wet Adventure For A Great Cause!”
Last Minute Soley Cove Autumn Tour…
…with a sweet honeymoon couple! The request was for flowerpots… I think I delivered! Fabulous Friday morning low tide walk in October!
Five Islands Provincial Park Estuary Trail
It was one of those days: hours spent in front of the computer catching up on office stuff and correspondence called for some much needed time in nature. We decided on the Five Islands Provincial Park Estuary Loop, a well defined undulating trail through the woods with some small hills to get the heart rateContinue reading “Five Islands Provincial Park Estuary Trail”
Glowing…
Maple leaves turning A magic sight to behold – Signs of autumn now!
Wait Five Minutes…
…and the weather will change! That was certainly true today! It was a glorious fall day with rain showers, a rainbow and some vivid autumn colours!
New-To-Me-Beach Hike
Yesterday morning started out full of magic… this was the view from my living room window. I was ready soon after to join my friend for a hike to a beach I had never explored. We drove to Advocate Harbour and parked at the foot of the “hump”, the bottom of where the road toContinue reading “New-To-Me-Beach Hike”
The View from Cape Spencer
Tranquil moments while observing the receding tide at Cape Spencer just after noon. If you ever wondered how strong the currents are… this video might provide some insight!
Jeffers Falls Revisited
Our multi-hike day last Thursday ended with checking on the trail to Jeffers Falls. There were some minor improvements, especially at the point where it used to be difficult to determine which way the path leads approaching the final section near the scree slope. I continue to stand by my evaluation that the final sectionContinue reading “Jeffers Falls Revisited”
Hidden Falls – Best Kept Secret To Date!
Those who have followed my blog for a while saw my post from August where I tried to reach Hidden Falls but the high water in the brook prevented my attempt at crossing. I tried twice more… to mo avail. Last Thursday, October 5th, my friend and I stopped on the way back from FiveContinue reading “Hidden Falls – Best Kept Secret To Date!”
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 