Category Archive for 'Geology'

stone, lichen and moss

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

In early spring, moss and lichen-covered rock formations come to life in many of the forests where we pass time. As snows melt and spring rains begin to fall, moss and lichen are rehydrated — the crisp burnt ochres, olives and grays of summer’s searing heat, replaced by soft, verdant hues of emerald and mint. […]

sandstone island trail

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Several of our favourite hiking trails are located at Charleston Lake Provincial Park in eastern Ontario. Situated on the eastern edge of the Canadian Shield, the Charleston Lake area is of great geological interest. Here, ancient Precambrian granite of the Shield lies in contact with sediment deposited when Paleozoic seas washed over many parts of […]