This Just In!
August 24th 2011
We love to hear that people are enjoying their Langford & Company trips... especially while they are still on them! Lucky for us, one family is happily venturing through Quirpon, a beautiful spot at the northern tip of Newfoundland. (That`s the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, perched on the landscape past the icebergs.)
Before they took the ferry allowing them these gorgeous views, they had the chance to enjoy Gros Morne National Park. Many go on a rigorous 16km hike that leads to the Arctic alpine wilderness of the Long Range Mountains and the highest point in the park, the Gros Morne Mountain. Rare vegetation clings to this barren landscape and hardy inhabitants like the Woodland Caribou, Rock Ptarmigan, and Arctic Hare are often seen. It hosts spectacular views overlooking the glacier-carved fjords of Bonne Bay and Ten Mile Pond. You can also see the beauty on a biking trip, or on a sea kayaking tour. Venturing out with a marine biologist is one way to learn about the unique marine ecology and unusual geology of Bonne Bay. Bald eagles, belted kingfishers, common and Arctic terns, and minke whales are common sightings from the water.
We offer an amazing Gros Morne Multisport Vacation so that you can join in on the action. The family should actually be in the air on their way to St. John’s at this moment! Hope they`re having a safe and smooth ride!
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Gros Morne Multisport VacationA wonder of geology and ecology
May 21st 2011
Plate tectonics? Tuckamores? Pissing Mare?
Yes, we’re still in Canada. That would be: a theory of geological movement, local lingo for spruce and balsam fir trees and the name of the highest falls in North America. You might want to remember these words while you’re touring Gros Morne National Park, located on the West coast of Newfoundland.
A wonder of geology and ecology, Gros Morne offers an eclectic mix of hiking, biking and sea kayaking. Let us take you on a whirlwind visit of its mountains, coastline, and winding country roads. Our experienced wilderness guides will take you to Arctic alpine summits, deep fjords and a fishing village along volcanic coastlines. Watch for whales and seabirds. Learn about unusual rocks and exotic plants.
We found a grab bag of multisport activities ranging from the aquatic to the positively hypnotic, designed to thrill the rugged adventurer. Come experience this unique combination of landscape, climate and ecological diversity.
Listen to the CBC’s haunting recording of the park’s sounds here.
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Iceberg finder for your trip to NewfoundlandJune and early July are best for seeing Icebergs
July 8th 2009
June and early July are a great time to be in Newfoundland if you are keen to see some icebergs. The Northern Peninsula and Bay bull south of St Johns are both great iceberg viewing locales. Toursim Newfoundland has an "Iceberg Finder" - a google map showing icebergs that have been detected around Newfoundland and Labrador within the last 5 days. Some icebergs have been detected by satellite and some have been reported by select tourism operators.
Have a look at http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/Icebergs/IcebergFinder/IcebergFinder.aspx
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Western Pond Inet - Awesome and Pristine
June 16th 2008
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.
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