Hiking -Bay of Fundy

 We started the day with a short hike along the Ship Haven Trail — a peaceful .8-mile loop that led us to an overlook of a covered bridge. Long ago, this site was home to a bustling lumber mill, and you can still see the remains of the old dam tucked into the landscape. 

A true highlight came unexpectedly: as we stood on the bridge, a small squirrel suddenly leapt — or rather, glided — off the side. We think it was a flying squirrel! They’re known to populate this area, and as we continued walking, we could hear and glimpse a few more rustling through the canopy above us.

From the same trailhead, we continued on to the Coppermine Trail, which, combined with Ship Haven, made for a little over five miles of hiking. This trail was absolutely stunning. The sky remained overcast, but the forest felt almost enchanted. When the sun did peek through the clouds, it beamed through the trees like a spotlight, casting a warm glow on the mossy forest floor. Lichen blanketed everything in soft greens and silvers — apparently, there are over 400 types in this region.

The trail weaved up and down the mountain, and on our return we were rewarded with a distant view of the Bay of Fundy from a high cliff edge. All the while, we were completely immersed in the forest — a truly immersive, magical experience.

Later, we drove to the other side of the covered bridge, where we found another set of those iconic red Adirondack chairs placed perfectly for the view. They’re scattered all throughout the park, always inviting and always photo-worthy. I walked along the road to get a few pictures from another angle — the scenery is picture-perfect from every direction.

Our next stop was the Herring Cove Trail, a short but memorable ¾-mile round trip. The trail descends 150 wooden steps, leading right to the bay. With the tide out, we were able to walk along the exposed ocean floor — a playground of mossy rocks, small streams, and tide pools. Children ran barefoot along the shore, and I couldn’t help but smile. One fun touch here at Fundy National Park is the collection of natural art installations — creative works by local artists that blend beautifully into the landscape.

By then, a steady rain had begun to fall, so we headed back to the trailer for a dry and cozy lunch. We must’ve said it a dozen times today — how glad we are to have a trailer instead of a tent. No muddy setup, no soggy gear. Just warm, dry comfort when we need it.

But the day wasn’t over yet.