Whether you’re heading out for a quick hour-long stroll or a full-day trek, the difference between a great day and a dangerous situation often comes down to one thing: preparation. That’s why Leave No Trace’s #1 Principle is Plan Ahead & Prepare. Even if you don’t think you’ll need it, the right gear ensures you’re…
A kayaking adventure in Gros Morne National Park is one of the best ways to experience the pristine wilderness of the area. With it being Parks Day across Canada, what better way to celebrate than on the water in the heart of the park, paddling on Bonne Bay. Mike and I left Corner Brook after…
Why should you explore the Great Northern Peninsula in June? As a hiker and outdoor guide, June has always been my favourite month to visit the northern peninsula. In fact, working with Wild Women Expeditions to refine their Iceberg and Arts Tour has given me more and more insight into why this is the best time of…
By: Paula Cooper When Katie asked me if I wanted to write a blog post my first trail work day on the Devil’s Bite Trail I did recently, I told her I had never written a blog post before, but sure! I love to share the beauty of this province and get others excited about the…
Has it already been six years since I was on the Long Range Traverse? Memories are so vivid that it feels like just last summer. Standing at the back of Western Brook Fjord feeling so small, watching the sunrise over the bog, walking with the caribou, it was a very special trek. It was…
May long weekend is something many of us look forward too each year as the kick off for summer. Where better to start your summer than in the heart of Gros Morne National Park? Did you know there was a bike ride event today? Did you know that Trails, Tales and Tunes has events…
Are you looking for a short adventure? Explore the wild beauty of Tortoise Mountain Trail in Lark Harbour. This beautiful hiking experience brings together stunning views of the Bay of Islands and a steady climb to create a truly unforgettable hike. From the rocky beach at Blow Me Down Provincial Park to the unobstructed views…
The hiking season is sneaking up on us quickly here on the east coast – are your hiking boots ready for muddy trails and soggy bogs? Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, our hiking trails very greatly, but one thing they all have in common is water. From brook crossings to bogs to beaches, water is a hard…
Hike #10 in “Hikes of Western Newfoundland” is my personal favourite trek to date in all of Western Newfoundland. The International Appalachian Trail’s Lewis Hills Traverse has it all; big views, challenging terrain, plus you get to bag the highest peak on the island! What more could you ask for? It’s June 19, 2013 and…
I arrived at the Alexander Murray Trail nice and early to take advantage of the morning light and the whole day. I was greeted with no parking at the trailhead, but the trail all to myself. I was able to park behind the town’s maintenance building, off to the side, where I put on my snowshoes and pack….