Western Pond Inlet- Awesome and Pristene

Newfoundland’s famous picture of the hiker with arms open staring down a fjord was taken on the hike from Western Brook Pond. Having seem so many pictures of this fjord I was worried that the boat trip might be a let down. Any worry vanished even before we got close to the trail head parking lot. The sheer cliffs of the fjord are magnificent and can be seen for miles as you drive north from Rocky Harbour. What was most impressive is how Parks Canada have kept the Western Pond Inlet area 100% pristine. I loved the 45 minute hike to the boat launch. The walk across the bog and stunted spruce and tamarack is stunning and is a great appetizer to the boat tour. How tempting it must have been for Parks Canada to build a road to this incredible lake. Hats off for keeping this jewel in it’s natural splendour. If you would like to take in Western Pond Inlet, check out Langford Adventure's Newfoundland family adventure.

The Tablelands

Norris Point, our home for the last three nights is surrounded by impressive mountains including , the famed Tablelands of Gros Morne. Today we hiked up to the Partidge Lookout which featured a forest floor of bunchberry and pitcher plants not to mention great views of Bonnie Bay. Later in the afternoon, we sramble half way up the Tablelands to get a sense of the unique rock that came from 30 km beneath the earth’s surface. Hiking in Gros Morne is one big real life slice of geology 101.It is impossible to be here without been awed by the powers of glaciers and earth plates craming into one another.

Kayking Bonnie Bay

16 years ago, Eva was out here at Gros Morne National Park paddling with Sue and Bob from Gros Morne Adventures. Eva recalls her trip fondly including the great organization of the kayak guide team. Bob and Sue’s tips on how to kayak in the tides and seas helped Eva frame her own kayak trip style and love for all things kayaking. Yesterday we had the pleasure to return here as a family and head out on Bonnie Bay for a morning tour of the bay with great views of the Long Range Mountains. Langford & Company's Big Impressions includes a guided day with Sue and Bob.