Prince Edward Island (PEI) isn’t just all pastoral landscapes and gleaming harbors. The island is also famous for being the home of Anne of Green Gables, and I vaguely remember the tv series from decades ago. However, since I wasn’t a fan we skipped a trip to the Green Gables National Historic Site. Fortunately, our base camp at Cavendish was only five minutes away from PEI National Park. As always, we did what we do whenever we get a chance – hike and bike.
On our first full day we hiked one of the trails which took us through several micro-environments.
After a while the trail took us out into a wetlands area.
We finally ended up at a red beach where I touched the warm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Next we headed back inland and followed the Homestead Trail. This one passed through lush forests and rolling farmland along the beautiful shores of New London Bay.
The sun was already high over our heads so there were no shady spots to rest on this section, but at every turn we were faced with meadows of pretty colorful wildflowers.
A hint that summer is almost over.
On another day we took our bikes and followed the coastline of PEI fronting the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The soil on PEI is a deep red, so the dramatic rocks and cliffs around the coast reflect this, while the sand on the beaches is white. It makes for a stunning coastline.
Several foxes strutted along the road causing a traffic jam.
The day finally ended with another gorgeous sunset over the island.
Lowes Travels 
WOW great animal shots! Looks like you’re in sensory overload mode! I know I would be!
Metamorphosis Lisa
You always have great photos and this time has got to be some of the best.
I love the fox, bald eagle, nature photos. Prince Edward sure is a beautiful island to hike and bike around. You are so lucky to be in such a beautiful place. You could make a photo and travel book with all the great photos you have taken. Happy trails!
I’m going hiking today in the Redwoods.
Beautiful pix! I always get excited to see wildlife, and it looks like you hit the jackpot on this trip. Love that you were able to get great shots of the bald eagle and the cute little merlin. 🙂
Oh so it is a Merlin not a Falcon. Thanks for the catch and I just updated it.
What an amazing post…you have captured all the beauty of PEI. Sure makes me want to go back there and do some hiking! The sunset is spectacular!
Can’t wait to read about and see your adventures on Cape Breton…..
A bald eagle to add to your bird photos…..jealous! What pretty country and another great job capturing. Won’t be long and the leaves will be turning.
So very pretty!
I don’t know how you two have time to download photos and write your blog! It’s great to travel with you. Beautiful pictures again and wonderful wildlife shots.
Nice wildlife shots, love the merlin!
Great wildlife sightings and photos. Love the merlin!
Brenda
I wish I was a stowaway in Betsy! Such beautiful country you are seeing. Your photography is stunning. 🙂