After 3 days hiking at Campobello Island in New Brunswick, it was time to head home. Since I was only a bridge away from Lubec Maine, I decided to get one more visit in - Quoddy Head State Park. There is a colourful red and white stripped lighthouse - West Quoddy Head Light located here which is quite photogenic. It was automated in 1988 and became the focal point of the park. Interestingly, West Quoddy Head is the easternmost point in USA. There are also 5 plus miles of trails at the park including a 2 mile Coastal Trail which hugs the coast. The scenery is marvelous with wonderful views of the cliffs and coves of the area. There is even a beach access area where you can scramble along the rocky beach. It was low ... read more

Another busy day hiking. In total, did 4 trails within the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. I started with the 1 km Eagle Hill Bog. A wooden pathway allows easy access to the bog. This was followed by some beachcombing at Herring Cove Beach where I added two more walking sticks to my collection. Following more beachcombing at Raccoon Beach ( 2 more!), I started a 6 mile loop of 3 trails, leaving and returning to Raccoon Beach. On one of the trails was the Sunsweep sculpture, near Liberty Point; commemorating three national parks with boundaries in both Canada and the US. In all, the hike took around 4 hours, including some more beachcombing at Lower Duck Pond. The evening was spent at Mulholland Point Lighthouse, overlooking Lubec in the state of Maine. This is the oldest ... read more

Spending four days on the "island". Weather is perfect for the beach (around 30 C or 90 F). And of course PEI is known for its plentiful sandy beaches, warm, warm waters and the red sand, red dirt and red cliffs. The first day was at Brackley Beach, one of the more popular beaches. Lovely sand, kilometers of beach, and the warm waters. Something different on day two. We drove to Thunder Cove which is not as well known as the popular areas but just as spectacular. In addition to a lovely beach, a short walk leads you to the "teapot"; an interesting red rock formation close to the shore which of course looks like a teacup. Following another day at Brackley, the final day was spent soaking up the sun at Stanhope Beach, one of ... read more

Started the day by driving to Dark Harbour on the west coast of Grand Manan. Known for it's world's finest dulse (edible seaweed), a natural rock breakwater provides protection to the harbour. Since the tide was going out, I hiked along the shore to the breakwater where I could beachcomb to my hearts content. I added two more well-weathered hiking sticks to my collection. After about 90 minutes I drove to Ross Island. At low tide only, you can walk to it from Grand Manan and hike entirely around the island; a total distance of around 8 Km (almost 5 miles). The hike around follows various beaches and coves, interspersed with short inland jaunts where the beach was not hikeable. One had to be careful as the route markings were few and far between so vigilance ... read more

Following three days hiking the Cabot Trail, I wanted to hike one more popular trail in Nova Scotia - Cape Split. The trail is described as moderately difficult, which it is. It could also be described as rustic, which it is. If you are looking for a polished, manicured trail this is not it. Roots are exposed, some wet areas, rocks in spots, and some lovely areas with just-the-right-amount of elevation change to add an element of challenge. Just the way a hiking trail should be. It is 4.8(8 Km) miles one way. It took me 100 minutes each way for a total hiking time of 3 hours and 20 minutes. The views at the tip are quite picturesque so allow yourself plenty of time to rest, take pictures, have a picnic, or all three. We ... read more