Early this year, my mom and I had a fabulous weekend in Trout River! It is a paradise for hiking and walking adventures. One of
Spectacular Views of the Tablelands at Trout River Pond
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Tag: Gros Morne National Park
Trailblazing with a Caribou On Top of the Tablelands
Gros Morne National Park is the number one destination for tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador and is home to a network of more than 100
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Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Rocky Harbour has always been a fishing town, but in recent decades with the creation of Gros Morne National Park both have been vital industries
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Serene Sandy Beaches & the Old Mail Run
A light sandy beach at Shallow Bay, Cow Head creates a serene feeling as you push your toes along the beach. The campground and beach
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Burnt Hill – The Sheep Path, The Saddle and The Hilltop Loop
A trip to Norris Point led to taking a trail know as the Sheep Path that crossed to the Saddle and finally to the Hilltop
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I Found a Little Heart in Stanleyville
The Stanleyville Trail in Gros Morne National Park begins at the day-use area of the Lomond Campground. This trail is about 5 KM return. There
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Finding the Kid’s Driftwood Fort
I’ve been to Lobster Head Lighthouse before, but didn’t realize that this driftwood structure existed. From the parking lot walk toward the lighthouse and then
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A walk around Stuckless Pond in Gros Morne National Park
Stuckless Pond Trail is about a 10.3 KM hike that follows the old logging road and skirts the shores of secluded Stuckless Pond. The trail
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Soaking Up the Sand and Sun at Western Brook Beach
Many people find themselves at Western Brook to walk to the pond for the boat tour and experience what were once fjords. It is a
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Viking Trail – Your Road to amazing memories
The Viking Trail – Your Road to Amazing Memories is a destination highway that leads you from the beautiful Town of Deer Lake, through Gros
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Long Range Mountains in View at Berry Head Pond
Berry Head Pond Trail is directly on Route 430 north of Rocky Harbour and has a dedicated parking lot that marks the beginning of the
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Beaver Dams at Berry Hill Pond
Campers are Berry Hill will enjoy a nice 2 kilometre walk around the pond within the campground and will likely encounter beavers and their dams.
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The Wonders of Berry Hill
Berry Hill campground in Gros Morne National Park has multiple trails and offers some spectacular views of the Long Range Mountains at the top of
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Picture Perfect: Caribou Posing at Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne, NL
The majestic caribou just posing for my camera near the iconic Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne National Park today! A visit to Gros Morne
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Famous Last Fjords – Western Brook Boat Tour
There’s that famous photo of a hiker trekking Gros Morne National Park that has captivated audiences and brought tens of thousands of visitors to Western Brook
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The Majestic Caribou is another reason to come and stay awhile…
The Great Northern Peninsula is a magical place where many natural treasures are ever present. We are home to the Viking Settlement a World UNESCO
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PASSING TIME IN TROUT RIVER, NL
Trout River is a small fishing town on the Great Northern Peninsula that continues with the tradition of rural living, evident from the many fishing
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Trails, Tales & Tunes Festival happening May 2014 – Mark your calendars
The 8th annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival takes place from May 16-25, 2014 in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador. I’ve
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Happy Thanksgiving…
I’ve spent some time today looking at old photographs of times spent with family and friends over the years. This also included travels to Europe,
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Gateway to Market Great Northern Peninsula at Deer Lake Airport
Deer Lake Regional Airport is the gateway for visitors travelling the Great Northern Peninsula. This summer was record-breaking registering more than 40,000 passengers in both
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Tourism Season Extended with Gros Morne Fall Fest & Craft Fair
Gros Morne National Park is a crown jewel of the province, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors annually. This region of the Peninsula has been expanding its
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A Few Snaps of “the Beauty Spot of the North”
Conche is tagged as “The Beauty Spot of the North”. It is nestled at the edge of the Great Northern Peninsula East and is home
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It’s All About Regional Marketing…
In 2010, my mom and I traveled to Ireland. We rented a car and went from Cork-Kinsale-Killarney-Galway-Sligo-Belfast-Giant’s Causeway-Dublin-Kilkenny-Waterford-Wexford-London. Cork is Ireland’s second largest city (about
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“Here’s to Great Ideas, Great Experiences and a Great Friendship” – 2013
Welcome 2013 – A new year to share with you all, more experiences of the Great Northern Peninsula and rural Newfoundland & Labrador in general.
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Even with Grey Skies Gros Morne National Park is a Gem of the Great Northern Pen
Even when skies are grey, Gros Morne National Park is a gem to drive on the Great Northern Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me
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A Swiss, German and Rural Newfoundlander Re-united for the Holidays.
On December 25th, 2011 I was re-united with my Swiss and German friend, who I had met in the Czech Republicin 2007. Unfortunately two others
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Live Rural NL Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
One year ago today, I introduced myself to the wonderful world of blogging under the name Live Rural NL. Over the past year I have
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Moose on Great Northern Peninsula Abides Traffic Laws
On a recent drive up the Great Northern Peninsula, past Gros Morne National Park en route to my hometown as a passenger I was able to
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Cuban Vacation…Part VIII
On Friday, we headed to Casa Blanca, the village on the other side of the harbour in Havana. It is known for the massive marble
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Gros Morne Theatre Festival Opens May 26, 2011
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival will commence on Thursday, May 26, 2011 and continue daily throughout the summer with its final show on Saturday, September
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