Until you've seen a humpback whale in the wild, you have no idea how the overwhelming contrast of its power and gentleness will affect you. And once you've experienced that, it is hard not to fall in love with these majestic creatures. Plus, puffin viewing in the wild... Read more
We had fallen in love with Newfoundland long before we ever set foot on its soil. When looking up what to do in Gros Morne National Park led to an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails and unique things to do during our trip. This played a large role in luring us to the... Read more
Have you ever been in the middle of a really interesting movie and decided to just stop watching? Probably not. That's what it felt like we would be doing if we didn't get out and explore all that Terra Nova National Park had to offer. Luckily, there are many options... Read more
Feeling the cold water splash us in the face as we paddle over rapids is one of our favorite sensations! So, when we saw that we could go white water rafting in Newfoundland with ONadventure Wilderness Tours, we just had to book a trip. And to our surprise,... Read more
As we walked down (and up, and down, and back up) the trail that led to the base of Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland, I was starting to regret our decision of hiking Gros Morne Mountain. When we got up at 5:30 a.m., we knew this would be the longest, and probably... Read more
There is something indescribably special about Newfoundland. This area of Atlantic Canada feels very remote and rugged, but also a bit like you are coming home (probably because everyone is so dang nice). And the locals know better than anyone what makes this island... Read more
When we first decided to visit Atlantic Canada, Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia was one of our top destinations. This section of the famous Cabot Trail has gorgeous rocky beaches, unique hikes, and so much culture! We even got to enjoy a... Read more
The tides in the Bay of Fundy are famous for being the highest in the world – more than 50 feet in some locations. There are multiple places to witness this gradual, but intense shift while touring Atlantic Canada. However, walking on the ocean floor at Hopewell... Read more
Have you ever been to one of those cool speakeasy style bars? We went to one in Denver that had a bookstore front and a secret entrance. I loved how unique and mischievous it was. That's how getting to the Great Head Trail in Acadia National Park felt. But, the views... Read more
Sometimes you have to go back to the beginning to see how far you've been. For us, Triple Falls in North Carolina was that place. It was where our journey started, or at least where it got the most exciting. And it served as a time capsule of sorts – taking a snapshot... Read more
