Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National park is located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the great northern Peninsula. In Atlantic Canada, it is considered as the second largest national park. The name of the park has been taken from Newfoundland’s second highest mountain which is located within the park. The French meaning of the name is “large mountain standing alone” while the literal meaning is “great sombre”. Gros Morne National park because of its beauty, exceptional scenery and geographical important is selected as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The park offers great wildlife to the visitors. Most common wildlife includes moose, foxes, black bears, river otters, squirrels, and beavers. Beautiful and unique bird species are also found in the park. The rocks of this park signify an illustration of the continental drift and contribute great understanding and knowledge of ancient mountains belts and their geological evolution. Out of the four commercial airports in Newfoundland, the smallest and the closest is Deer Lake. It is just 20 miles away from the park. Precipitation is very common in Gros Morne, in fact, it happens every two days on average. Summer also brings fog and rain which creates an out of the world atmosphere for summit seekers. And in winter, you can easily ski and enjoy the cold weather.
The beauty of Gros Morne National Park:
Gros Morne National Park offers an outstanding wilderness adventure. From amazing landlocked to fresh water fjords to beautiful glacier-scoured headlands, the place is a land of exceptional natural beauty. The park is surrounded by small seaside communities, bewildering forests, striking cliffs and beautiful shorelines. Because of the complex geology, the place is world renowned. It was this place where the theory of plate tectonics was proved by a geologist. Mountain of flat-topped, the tablelands are the things which are usually found only deep in the earth. But with the presence of these breath-taking views and sites, the park is truly an awe inspiring place.
What to do here?
There are a number of things you can in Gros Morne National Park:
Boat tours:
The second fun thing to do at Gros Morne National Park is take a boat tour. Take a boat tour with Bon Tours who will take you through the fjord. You will get to feel the water from some of the highest waterfalls in eastern North America. It’s one of the most refreshing and relaxing things to do.
Hiking the Trails:
Hiking the trails is a very known and popular activity in Gros Morne. There are almost about 20 trip trails which let you explore the interior and coastal areas of the park. One of the most tremendous, challenging, and popular hikes is 16 km hike over Gros Morne Mountain. The trail is also known as James Callaghan Trail.
