Solar Influence on Tides The sun also affects tides, but less than the moon. When the sun and moon align, they create higher high tides, called spring tides. At other times, the sun’s pull results in ...

According to Ed, “Retirement, as I view it comes in three realities. Go-go. Slow-go. Or, No-go. I am going to enjoy the first as long as I can.” Ed is a full time RVer, along with his wife Trish. They ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The Bay of Fundy's extreme tides transform landscapes, notably Ministers Island, accessible only at low tide. This historic ...

The world’s highest tides, reaching up to 53 feet, were measured in Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. Did you know these tides set the stage for epic adventures like kayaking, tidal bore rafting, fossil ...

The tide goes in, the tide goes out... and we can explain that! This week, we’re exploring that slow ebb and flow across the globe. * As gradual as those rises and falls can be, they’re impressive in ...

The ebb and flow of the tides is such a regular occurrence that almanacs predict them years in advance for coastal cities and beaches. But those predictions would have been pretty far off thousands of ...

Swept twice daily by the world's highest tides, the Bay of Fundy is home to a host of only-here experiences for adventurous travellers willing to venture off the beaten path. Racing tides and time, I ...

Sitting by the beach and listening to the tide come in is one of my favorite things to do. But if you stop and think about what causes the tide and how our world is so connected, it’s fascinating.