The Maritimes
Jul 29 to Aug 12, 2006
Day 7: Jack Pine Trail
After the Coastal Trail we were already getting tired but when we asked Samantha if she wanted to do the Jack Pine Trail she nodded yes, so here we go!
Apparently this grove of jack pines is very unique in how the trees are all so straight.
What? Snack time already?!
Jack pine cones stay tightly closed unless they get really hot either from forest fires or very intense heat coming off the rocks.
There have obviously been some fires in the area.
In 1921, miners were working in the area and one of them lit a smokey campfire to keep the flies away. The fire took off to White Point, Neil's Harbour and Ingonish, burning 1500 hectares of forest and barrnes.
And the flies are still here! *grin*
Jack pine cones.
The Jack Pine Trail also meets up with the Coastal Trail.
There are some pretty massive rock formations along here.
An interesting find among the rocks.
The bunchberry leaves are turning red.
Cute little stepping stones along the trail.
Rubby and Samantha at the lookout.
The view northwards along the coast.
Somehow the flowers manage to grow right out of the rocks.
The sound of the waves echoes among the rocks in the inlet.
Panoramic view from the lookout of the pink coastal rocks
There are many 'squeakers' in the squeaker hole!
Sammy mouse!
A view of Black Brook Cove.
Family portrait along the coast.
At Black Brook Beach, the kids were all body surfing with the giant waves.