Several families came out Sunday evening to hike the Tkipok Trail and discovered some beasts hiding in the woods!
You didn’t miss out! Hopefully those creatures are still in the area (at least until more winter weather chases them away!) and you and your family can check it out! Download and print the Safari Guide and check off the animals you see. If you have any pictures please share them in our event post!
Have you always wanted to go on a jungle safari? Try it in your own backyard! Bring along a camera or binoculars and join us on the Tkipok Trail in Arcadia (meet at the old Arcadia School parking area) Hike starts at 6pm and will last approximately an hour. (with the time change it will stay light out 🙂 ) Dress for the weather and prepare to be stealthy!
The Tkipok Trail is an easy grade trail but has some stairs to climb at one location.
Let us know you’re coming!
Join Yarmouth Recreation and YASHA (Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Hiking Adventures) for a free guided family hike! We will start at 2pm at the Leif Erikson Trail at the Cape Forchu Light Station. Help us dust off the old treasure map we found and figure out where the treasure may be hidden while enjoying one of the most scenic walking/ hiking trails we have in our region.
Let us know you’re coming by registering here or on our Facebook event posting.
Saving the world one salamander at a time!
Spidey-senses are tingling while exploring the forest close-up.
These kids were SUPER!
If your family is looking for a bit more of a hiking challenge, try the Chebogue Meadows Trail in Brooklyn.
Expect rough terrain in spots.
Chebogue Meadows Wildlife Interpretive Trail is a 4.5km hike. The trail consists of various terrains such as wetlands, rough footpaths (rocky), boardwalks (some in rough condition), and look-offs.
There are signs along the trail with information of the trails surroundings.
The trail is marked with yellow and red tree markers. We recommend the buddy system because the trail itself lacks direction so a family hike with older kids is perfect.
That being said be mindful of your turns and stay on the path and you will end up where you started. (If you hit a dirt road, turn around and take the next right)
The Chebogue Meadows Wildlife Interpretive Trail is on the edge of a Ducks Unlimited protected area.
This trail provides the hiker with valuable insight into both the natural and managed forests in the interior of Nova Scotia.
Don’t forget to wear orange this time of year and let us know in the comments how you enjoyed this trail!
The Tkipok Trail is located behind Arcadia School.
The one-kilometre trail – weaves through wooded sections and boardwalks along the marsh – has new and improved fitness stations installed so people using the trail can incorporate other forms of exercise into their walk or run.
A major component of the trail revitalization has been to introduce the historical and cultural aspect of the Mi’Kmaq people.
How many different colours have you seen?
There are chances to see many animals, birds and insects along the trail. Deer, rabbits, squirrels, dragonflies and many varieties of birds. For any curious child (or child at heart), this can be a great adventure!
Informational signs are all along the trail.
There are interpretative signs placed along the trail. These signs include science, wilderness, cultural and historical information that will also include translations into the Mi’Kmaq language.
The Tkipok Trail is like an outdoor classroom for all ages! It’s a short hike with so much to offer so if you don’t have much time, it’s ideal. Try it today and let us know what your favourite part is!
