After our race across the U.S., a five-night stay at Fundy National Park stretched out ahead of us. The New Brunswick park was equipped with a washer/dryer and the nearby little town of Alma had a much needed gas pump. We were set for a week of sightseeing and our first order of business was to stretch our legs on a hiking trail.
A second short walk took us down a flight of stairs into a lush, green ravine where a boardwalk led us to Dickson Falls.
Although the weather was iffy, we took a chance the following day and made the drive along the Fundy Trail Parkway, an 18-mile scenic coastal section with over two dozen overlooks and numerous short walks.
While our first stop was a bust, we did get some much needed steps in. On a good day, the short hike to Walton Glen Gorge would have rewarded us with a stunning view, but as they say, you can’t win them all.
After a steep, downhill drive, we pulled off to check out a suspension bridge across the Big Salmon River. It marks the starting point of the 25-mile (41 km) Fundy Footpath, a challenging walk that leads hikers to Fundy National Park.
Fuller Falls was best seen from below. This required a careful descent on the cable ladder…not quite steps, not quite a ladder.
By far, the star attraction of the Fundy Coast is the rising and falling of the tide. What makes it so special? Did we save the best for last? Stay tuned…
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