Goat Shores path, Harbour Grace
We bundled up on a bitter cold and windy day, just wanted to get out of the house for an hour or two. Newfoundland is in the midst of a huge covid surge, by far the worst yet of the … Continued
Icicles at Middle Cove Beach
Cloudy afternoon with huge, wild surf coming in ahead of tomorrow’s storm. The tide was very high (turns out we’re near an astronomical high tide!) and we had to scramble along the rocks at the foot of the cliffs to … Continued
Maddox Cove – East Coast Trail
Warm & clear Sunday morning, perfect for a hike! We packed up a picnic lunch and headed out to explore a new trail.
Middle Cove
We had a warm and gusty Saturday afternoon, it felt like one of those moody times before a storm arrives, when the air feels thick despite the blustery wind. Middle Cove was the last spot on our list of recommended … Continued
Topsail Beach
The other day I stopped at the grocery store and the cashier asked where I’m visiting from- everyone here is so, so chatty and friendly and welcoming! I told her we’d just moved here from Maine, and she wanted to … Continued
Portugal Cove – Rotary Sunshine Park
We’re staying in an area called Portugal Cove – St. Phillips, about 15 minutes away from the city. We had searched for a dog-friendly Airbnb rental in the city and couldn’t find anything available for our first month here; I’m … Continued
Moss forest
We discovered a mossy fairyland forest behind our house! We scrambled up the rocks into the trees and it’s like a whole different world back there. I’m not sure we’re supposed to be there but we’re feeling so restless being … Continued
Hike from Spannocchia to the Abbey at Torri
We gathered most of the family bright and early, right after breakfast, on the lawn in front of the castello to meet our nature-walking guide, Daniele. He is the son of one of the program administrators at the castle, and … Continued
White Mountains High Huts Hiking Trip
July 28 – July 30, three days hiking in the White Mountains! We’ve been wanting to stay in one of the huts for a while, we got the idea last year when we stopped in at the Mizpah Spring Hut … Continued
Caribou Mountain hike
6.8 mile loop (went up Caribou Trail and down Mud Brook Trail), 2,145′ elevation gain. 88 degrees and 84% humidity. Evans Notch, ME. This was the hottest, muggiest, muddiest, buggiest hike ever! It was July 4th, 85 degrees. The trail … Continued