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A Bright Light Shines on Hants Harbour

January 12, 2022 Live Rural NL

As you enter the community of Hant’s Harbour, you pass brightly painted fishing sheds. The end of the road brings you to a short trail,

Western Bay Painted Boardwalk

December 29, 2021 Live Rural NL

I get the feeling there is a strong sense of community in Western Bay. A place where residents come together to create and share their

Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse

September 11, 2021 Live Rural NL

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

Finding the Kid’s Driftwood Fort

August 31, 2021 Live Rural NL

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

Southhead Lighthouse Hiking Trail

August 25, 2021 Live Rural NL

Hiking the Southhead Lighthouse Trail ascends to the mountain range behind Lark Harbour. It’s an elevation gain of 370 metres and not one to be

Little Port Head Lighthouse Trail

August 23, 2021 Live Rural NL

This is one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Outer Bay of Islands that is rated as extreme. We opted to save this

Explore the Limestone Barrens at Cape Norman

July 3, 2021 Live Rural NL

Cape Norman first appeared on French maps as Cape Dordois dating back to 1713, and then as Cape Normand in 1744. In 1870, the Canadian

Flower’s Island Forever

May 24, 2021 Live Rural NL

Flower’s Island is a very dear place for me. Nearly two decades ago I founded and operated Flower’s Island Museum. It was my first foray

Have You Explored New Ferolle Lighthouse?

March 18, 2021 Live Rural NL

Nestled midway between Point Riche Lighthouse in Port au Choix and Flower’s Island Lighthouse, Flower’s Cove rests the New Ferolle Lighthouse, a station that began

Unique Rock Formations and Marine Life are on Display at Whale Point Trail, Wild Bight

February 24, 2021 Live Rural NL

Whale Point Trail, Wild Bight is an easy 8 km walking trail (return) from the base of the parking area. I’ve enjoyed the walk by

At least 80 reasons to visit our Great Northern Peninsula!

January 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

I’ve put together a list of walking/hiking trails and lookouts on the Great Northern Peninsula from Bellburns and all communities to the North. I’ll be