Prior to visiting Hopewell Rocks, we have hiked wild nature trails in the area around the small town of Alma just outside the Fundy Bay National Park.
We take breaks once in a while, this time to enjoy the view of the bay.
The tides continue to fascinate us while in Alma. Here are some low tide pictures.
We take pictures of the same spot at both high (left) and low (right) tide, illustrating the marked difference between the two.
In the national park we camp in a so-called oTENTik, a very practical camping solution. It sure beats dragging a huge tent or several small ones plus air mattresses over on the plane from Europe.
Fundy National Park was established in 1948. Prior to that, there was extensive logging and sawmill activity. The number of easily available trees declined, and refuse from the sawmills polluted the water, ruining the salmon fishing. The native people had lived sustainably on this land for centuries but then the Europeans came along. Same story, again, again. Anyway, now it is a lovely national park that everyone can enjoy. Its 207 m2 include 25 waterfalls, forests and rugged, hilly scenery.
We hike several trails, enjoying nature while exercising our muscles. The paths go up and down. Some of the trails go over an internet of tree roots where you have to watch where you put your feet every step of the way. Even though it makes walking more challenging, we like the fact that the trails follow nature’s shapes and forms in this way instead of being levelled, straightened and covered with gravel.
We walk; we rest; we take our time to appreciate the surroundings.
Along the way we spot interesting flora.
We see an unidentified larva and a busy squirrel that fetches food in a hurry and eats in a hurry. Always in such a rush!
New Brunswick is known for its covered bridges. The wooden bridges were covered to protect them from the weather. Apparently, a covered bridge lasts for 100 years while an uncovered wooden bridge lasts for just 20 years.
One day I decide to spend time on my own so the other four girls hike out to some waterfalls. I take another route and end up down by the river at low tide.
The tide is on the way in and it comes quickly!
I also find a short and pretty but rather hilly route with a small waterfall.
