the wet soil supports the growth of Reindeer Lichen
Red Squirrels are an introduced species but this one thinks it owns the place and scoulds at us
the view from above
on the Southwest Arm trail
a Whimbrel is hunting in Salton's Brook
but we did see this moose
this is where the caribou are supposed to roam. We did not see any. Probably too hot for them
the suspension bridge over the Southwest Brook
Terra Nova National Park was established in 1957 and encompasses almost 400 km2 of wetlands, ponds, bogs and boreal forrests.
The
park is home to large mammals like moose, caribou and black bear and from the shores or aboard your kayak you may spot whales,
seals and the occasional orca while a bald eagle or osprey soars over your head.
Several camping grounds and camping areas
provide ample opportunity to hike, bike, fish, swim or peddle your canou.
In winter there is enough snow to put your snowshoes or
skis on and enjoy the winter wonderland.
Terra Nova offers several
hiking trails to explore the park's interior. Information
is available at the visitor center at Salton's Brook.
In September 2017 we did a couple of hikes here during an
unusual warm spell. That may be the reason why we did not see any wildlife, except for some unfriendly and scoulding
squirrels.
you can rent kayaks at the little harbour behind the visitor center
Salton's Brook, just south of the visitor center's parking lot
another one is checking us out
the watchtower ar Ochre Hill
yes, Sandy Pond has it's own beach
It's 29 degrees but we hit the Sandy Pond trail
