Fun Daytripping!

No one who lives in Moncton or the surrounding area ever seems to go to the Hopewell Rocks. Everyone usually says, "I went in grade 4 on a field trip."
It's a beautiful place to visit, only half an hour away and a beautiful drive, and it's usually several degrees cooler than town in the summer, and is incredibly beautiful in the fall. It's also a great place to get a good workout if the tide is out, with the groomed trail, and the beach leading to the Demoiselle beach. Demoiselle is my favourite part of the Rocks. It's one of the few parts that you don't always have to share with tourists. There are trees behind you, and a beautiful pastoral scene. For some reason, sitting there looking around makes me want to quilt. Also, in the Hopewell Motel, is a really nice gift store. It has the usual trinkets, but also has some nice pottery and stained glass, local interest books, local teas, and upstairs they have beautiful quilts and knitting. I always pop in when I'm there.