Gotta jag this in, it's late!
Made this #Adventure in the summer, the park is closed in winter. You have 5 months to plan your visit.

Took time to find that LAST #Video returning in the dark from #Hiking at #TaylorHead Park. You can hear frogs in Powers Pond, can't see, but we're getting near cemetery where we entered the #trail at the beginning; Next #Thread like this, will be a different location

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SPOILER ALERT. Got out safely

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All the photos are so nice, this #thread should go on forever, but I only *sampled* what we saw along the way, you'll have to see for yourself? Where's that video I had saved for last?
#NSR (Nova Scotia Rasta) and
#WAYCTV (When Are You Coming To Visit) are my Hashtags for all NS

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Minutes of light over the #ocean for a few last minute #dusk photos. The water was still and #scenic. It is not always this nice and still. And then we turn back into the darkness of the trail... <insert eerie music>

REMEMBER THOSE BIG ROCKS, ROOTS, BRANCHES, DOWNED TREES. They are still there, but you can't see them now.

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2.2 kms, light over the ocean, dark in the trees. Remember those bushes and branches you have to squeeze through? Every branch that moves scares some critter away and scares you not knowing what critter it was...

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Then you cross over on another trail towards the parking lot.. This is reassuring, but it's much darker on the trail, under the trees, than along the beach. I think I have a few more photos before dark?

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Looking across that field, if you stand still, you'll probably see the deer looking at you, pointing, and laughing. #LOL thinking you are spending the night here.. Wonder if the caretaker closed the gate? Dusk, that's when the park closes..

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Don't let this boardwalk fool you. You aren't near back to your car yet. And it's getting dark... Did you pack a flashlight? Did you check for #cellular signals? On the point you can probably check your tweets... if you have data plan.

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What day were you heading down east to #hike the #trails of Taylor Head Provincial Park? The weather is different than the city, you are more northerly and along the water it can be cold. Prepare for any changes, you came a long way, make this as long a visit as you can spare.

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In and out, between trees and between rocks. Sometimes you step off the path for a better footing. There's a lot of fresh air here, you can smell the marshes, ferns, and seaweed as you go by. (not all smelled fantastic 😂 )

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And another hour had passed... ♪ Dum Dum... We didn't think it would take this long, or we might have brought a flashlight or a change of socks.. Still a lot more to see yet..
And so many photos. And I'm trying to describe them, this is taking some time.

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Don't act like you never saw a duck in a tree before?
Well, it's not a duck (I don't think) but it's not normally a tree-hugger. I said that sun was going to be in my eyes. Evening going in clockwise direction on trail, this is the return in the setting sun. AND YES, it got dark! #bird

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I said there would be #animals? Porcupines are large rodents with coats of sharp spines, or quills, that protect them against predators. When they have young, they may try to bite you also. #EyeNose #nature There were several, if you watched the trees above you, one on the ground.
It takes a long time to post a #thread of this size. Hope you find the curated post interesting at least? Will it tickle your interest to come see it?

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I used to have a Visual storyteller blog on Google Plus, where this stuff was curated and linked in a better fashion.

What if you don't want to drive back to the city on the same night? 11kms to Sheet Harbour (call ahead) Fairwinds #Motel & #Restaurant (902) 885-2502

Sheet Harbour is the last big village before Sherbrooke Village. Gas up, before they close. Food, NSLC&C, Library (WiFi) #Cellular Bridge To Bridge, Hardware, Tourist Info
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Have you ever been #beachcombing and forgotten how far you walked? After an hour, it looks like you are in the same spot if you look back. The beach rock is hard on the ankles, and it's not Peggys Cove but stay off black rocks anyway, they are slippery.

I remember where I see Tubs and if I can't carry them, I'll bring back a sling next time.

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Up to this point, I've already seen Rabbits, squirrels and a seal I think, but there's more wildlife to come. I'll show you, please standby... It takes 90 minutes to get here from the city, and 90 minutes back, plus 4-6 hr trail

Over here on the west side, it's still illuminated by the sunset.

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Already passed this two posts ago, I forgot to show you where you rested..

LUNCHTIME, what did you bring? Take it all back out with you please.. Headland half-way mark on the trail, now we are on the return, more beach walking, and sun in our eyes.. It did get dark on us before we got back. Park gate closes at dusk.. Hmmm.. Eat faster! #picnic

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#Trees We got pine, we got spruce,
Dead wood, cedar, tamarack.... 🌲🌳
♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this park.. {PDF}
https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestry/treeid/Trees_Of_Acadian_Forest2.pdf Interactive Guide to common native trees of Nova Scotia

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#Rocks more than two. They have shapes, sizes, and hide sea life in the pools of water.

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There's rocks and formations for the young #geologist in all of us, fauna and flora, and fungi for the #naturalists and it's almost lunchtime at the Headland. #naturelovers #NaturePhotography #Nature #Wildlife

See those patterns on the rocks? There's lots of fossils around Nova Scotia, you could see them here too.

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I don't find there is a lot of #Tourist information about Rural #Halifax, so I provide my own. The #EasternShore is part of Halifax all the way to Guysborough County. There are at least 5 provincial parks, at least 4 have ocean beaches. After Lawrencetown of course. COMING SOON?

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