Fossil hunting is a great activity at any age, and Newfoundland is the perfect place to do it. The thrill of discovery is made even more magical with a little fossil knowledge. Some basic skills in fossil identification can help you to picture what the area used to look like millions of years ago, and better understand the amazing creatures that ruled at the time.
Spring has officially arrived even if it still feels wintery, but it won’t be long before the snow melts and the sunny days drive us outside. With our Top 10 Spring Trails in Western Newfoundland round up, we hope to inspire you to get outdoors and on the go in the early part of hiking…
Hiking the Tablelands of Gros Morne National Park is a truly unique experience. These rocks are hard to find on the Earth’s surface, so if you’re visiting Newfoundland this is a stop not to be missed!
Welcome to our new series of posts – all about geology! Emilie is our resident rock expert, kicking things off with Common Minerals of Newfoundland so you can begin learning about what you’re seeing while you’re out hiking and exploring. Take it away Emilie! As a kid I loved rocks. I had a rock collection,…
Newfoundland is a big, wild place ready to be explored. With this Newfoundland travel guide, I will share with you my tips for traveling around Newfoundland like how to get here, where to stay, how to stay well fed, and areas that deserve your attention. Newfoundland is my favourite place in the whole world, not…
Newfoundland and Labrador is an amazing destination for active adventurers and it’s the perfect place to camp for free. In this Locals Guide to Free Camping in Newfoundland, we want to share with you all the places you can you camp, the ettiequte of free camping and some handy resources to make your trip easier.
Are you tired of the monotony of your typical touristy destinations? Ready to get back out into nature and explore something off the beaten track? Then it’s time to add a new adventure to your list – hiking in North Arm Hills! Standing sentinel over Newfoundland Bay of Islands, these rugged hills offer an awe-inspiring…
The Coast of Bays in Central Newfoundland is an “off the beaten path” experience, it’s as far south on Route 360 as you can go. This area of the island was a place I was eager to explore, to check out the hiking opportunities and to spend time in the wild nature of rural Newfoundland….
What is Western Brook Pond? Western Brook Pond is the jewel of the national park, and a big reason UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 1987 – for the park’s “exceptional natural beauty” and “outstanding examples representing major stages of earth’s history”. It’s a 17 km long glacier-cut lake winding its way through…
Another successful multiday trek on the Long Range Traverse. Kate and Ashlee from New York State were visiting Western Newfoundland and wanted to do the trek and have the support and knowledge of a local guide. Below is our route plan, packing list and day by day as it happened trip report. With warm weather…