The Green Man is a legendary figure being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring. The Green Man is most commonly depicted in a sculpture, or other representation of a … Continue reading MYSTERIES – The Mysterious GREEN MAN at Ministers Island NB
This great interactive map from the Bangor Daily News shows dozens of short walking trails in Maine. Click on those near you and tell us all about them. WANT MORE GREAT ARTICLES LIKE THIS? SUBSCRIBE NOW!! Continue reading EXPLORE: One Minute Walks of Maine – Map
More info on the Viking settlement in Newfoundland – scientists used tree ring data to more precisely date this UNESCO historic site to 1021 or so. Click here to see the original article. Continue reading VIKINGS – Recent information on the Viking settlement in Newfoundland
Man who found mysterious stone carving buried in his Western P.E.I. yard sets out to uncover its origin. From Saltwire.com Continue reading STONE STORIES – Another Stone Face Mystery from PEI
Exploring the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan – by Art MacKay Continue reading SHIPWRECKS – More on the Wreck of the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan.
It’s true!! It was Joshua Slocum. Read all about it here!! Continue reading HISTORY: The first man to sail alone around the world was a Nova Scotian!
Looking back to cave explorations in 1903. Wonder what the current status is for these interesting places? Continue reading EXPLORE: New Brunswick Caves – 1903
Do you love collecting seaglass? Here’s some excellent info on sites on Prince Edward Island! LOTS MORE AT http://peiblog.ca/?s=seaglass Continue reading EXPLORE: Seaglass in PEI from a special website!
Everything you ever wanted to know about GOLD IN VERMONT!! Really!! Continue reading EXPLORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about GOLD IN VERMONT!!
What are these towers on hill tops in the Springfield area Vermont – posted on Facebook by Larry Hancock? Click here to see more on FB. Continue reading STONE STORIES – What are these Towers near Springfield Vermont?
PLANNING YOUR SUMMER? How about a trip to Norumbega? This fantastic and great Native American city, Norumbega, was first discovered by a lost Englishman back in the fifteen hundreds and folks have been looking for it ever since. It is … Continue reading MYSTERIES: Can you find the lost city of Norumbega … Is it somewhere in New England?
If you are into exploring forts and fortifications, Saint John, NB is a must visit and explore. Here’s 3 of the key sites. Want more detailed information? Check out the following sites at Google Maps Click here to open Fort … Continue reading EXPLORE: Saint John NB – Forts & Fortifications…
If you are a fan of inukshuks, what do you think of this one!! Thanks to whomever for this online image Continue reading STONE STORIES – The Ultimate Inukshuk!!
Explore Images like these from across Canada. Check them out by clicking here. Continue reading ART – Explore Images from Across Canada
A colored image of a beautiful vintage lighthouse in Nova Scotia Click here to order your copy! Click here to read all about Fort Point Lighthouse at LaHave River Continue reading ART – Fort Point Lighthouse, LaHave NS
Upgraded a vintage black and white image from Carvers Harbor, Maine so everyone would know what it’s like for us up north to … GO SAILING IN THE WINTER!!! 🤣 Get a copy you can print for your wall at: https://payhip.com/b/oUbAp Continue reading HUMO/UR – Sailing During the Winter in Maine
Check out our “Stories in Stone” as more images are added. Enjoy this one now!! https://art-mackay.pixels.com/collections/explore+stone+stories Continue reading STONE STORIES – Inukshuk and Other Images in Stone
CBC News was granted a sneak peek of work being done on a $1.8M project to re-create historic settlement CBC News · Posted: Oct 23, 2019 7:05 AM AT Work continues on the Place Fort La Tour project in Saint John. … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Development of Fort La Tour taking shape, set to open next year – CBC 2019
Learn More at Door 8 – Canadian Treasure — Geological Society of London blog Continue reading TREASURE – UK’s Geological Society explores Fundy treasure sites online. WE ARE FAMOUS!!
Rhode Island Flea Markets Updated 2022. Click to enlarge and read. From – travelsafe-abroad.com Continue reading Rhode Island Flea Markets | Antiques Vintage & More – Updated 2022
The Story: Back in 2002, architect, amateur historian and native Cape Bretoner Paul Chiasson went for a hike up Kelly’s Mountain on Cape Dauphin near Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. What he found has been the subject of … Continue reading MYSTERIES: The 500 Year Old Chinese City on Cape Breton Island
Looking waaay back – Millionaire returns home to Fogo Island to help theglobeandmail.com Zita Cobb grew up on Fogo Island and returned to create Shorefast Foundation and make Fogo a geotourist destination. For Life Story on ACTION FIGURE: Zita Cobb … Continue reading EXPLORE: World-class Fogo Island, Newfoundland – The remarkable story of Zita Cobb
Some really interesting things to see back in 2004. Really, really want to do this trip again. One of my favourite places in Canada. Continue reading EXPLORE- Assorted photos from beautiful St. John’s NFLD back in 2004
by Art MacKay, October 14th, 2015 THE VISUALSTHE STORY: Many of us believe that a mystery unexplained remains a mystery and this seems to be true for Isle Haute, a particularly isolated and rugged island lying off Minas Basin in the … Continue reading TREASURE: Pirate Ned Low, Captain Kidd and the Treasure of Isle Haute, NS
Beautiful Oak Bay with it’s birds and unique islands is a spectacular place. Here are a few photos from a recent visit. Enjoy!! If you would like one for your wall get in touch. Continue reading EXPLORE – Along the shore at Oak Bay, NB – 01-12-22
Interested in information about shipwrecks back when they happened?? Here’s a booklet I created from Cathryn MacKay’s collection of old Fundy shipwreck posts. CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD Source: Fundy Tides: SHIPWRECKS: A collection of old newspaper articles
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Continue reading At the Highland Games in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Continue reading ART: A Small Collection of Street Art – Saint John, NB
Summers passing quickly … so now is the time to get out and explore these waterfalls!! Enjoy!! Click on the Google map to explore right here online. This list may be incomplete, but with time it will continue to grow …
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Continue reading WATERFALLS: A preliminary map of Nova Scotia waterfalls.
A YOUTH’S GUIDE TO THE THE ACADIAN FOREST – Written for kids, this important free publication is vital for those of all ages! As clearcutting and spraying changes our forest ecosystem, it is important to understand what we are loosing. … Continue reading FORESTRY: What is the Acadian Forest Anyway?
Located on Cape Neddick, the Nubble Lighthouse warned voyagers of a dangerous path. The surrounding area offers gorgeous views, rock climbing and a robust area for scuba diving. What makes this area so picturesque and relaxing is the same thing that …
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‘If you explore beyond the popular spots you can still find lots’ Sara Fraser · CBC News · Posted: Jul 16, 2017 8:00 AM AT | Last Updated: July 16, 2017 Beachcombing for interesting shells and beach glass has become an increasingly popular pastime … Continue reading EXPLORE PEI: Best beaches on P.E.I. to find sea glass
Created before the pandemic, this wikibook outlines the attractions you could enjoy on a trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. Things may have change somewhat but still a great guide to use for a real or virtual trip. check it out …
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Continue reading WIKIBOOK – Go Downeast to Newfoundland and Labrador
New Minas was founded in the early 1700s by Acadians from the Grand Pre area, the largest of the settlements known as Les Mines or Minas after the French copper mines explored at Cape d’Or at the entrance to the …
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Continue reading EXPLORE: NOVA SCOTIA – The Other Oak Island
If you enjoy history you want want to miss this important detailed publication! Reprinted from 1899 monograph included as part of the Contributions to the History of New Brunswick, this publication gives detailed account of historical places from pre-contact era …
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Art MacKay Norumbega, or Nurembega, is a legendary settlement in northeastern North America which appeared on many early maps from the 1500s until American colonization. The word “Norumbega” was originally spelled Oranbega in Giovanni da Verrazzano’s 1529 map of America, and the word is believed …
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Continue reading EXPLORE: Can you find the lost city of Norumbega … Is it somewhere in New England?
THE STORY Today in 2022 the New Brunswick Government has proposed an amendment to the law surrounding mineral rights in New Brunswick which could see mining companies allowed to enter privately owned land – including agricultural land – for prospecting …
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You’ll need brave friends to embark on this journey… Alexandra Toutant If you have a penchant for horror, the grotesque and the macabre, chances are you already have a special place in your heart for abandoned building. There’s something thrilling about … Continue reading EXPLORE – This Map Of Ghost Towns Across Canada Will Guide You Through The Ultimate Haunted Road Trip
THE STORY The Bayers Lake Mystery Walls are a series of stone structures and walls of unknown origin and uncertain age in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ruins consist of walls outlining a small five-sided building and a 150-metre wall with … Continue reading MYSTERIES – Halifax, NS – Bayer’s Lake Mystery Walls
LocationVT 73 and Furnace Rd., Brandon, Vermont Coordinates43°49′55″N 73°2′54″W Area9.8 acres (4.0 ha) Built1810 bySmith, JohnNRHP The Forest Dale Iron Furnace was a 19th-century iron smelting facility in Brandon, Vermont. Located off Vermont Route 73 east of the village of Forest Dale, it operated between 1810 …
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