2006 Gros Morne National Park

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Entering the majestic Gros Morne National Park in western Newfoundland.
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Gros Morne mountain. Rumor has it we will need 6-8 hours to conquer it.
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The hike up is one of the more challengine hikes in the park.
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As we get closer, the hike gets tougher. About 1.5 hours into the hike at this point.
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More layers of clothes added as you near the top.
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It's cold and windy up here....but we'll soon remember this as the easy times.
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Beautiful fjord like "ponds" down below.
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Across the chasm.
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On the way down, momentarily it's warm again.
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This tree was anchored to the soil on top of a boulder. Wind must have knocked it off.
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Fox on the run.
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Fox trot on the side of the road.
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The "Tablelands" are mountains resulting from continents colliding under the sea.
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Trout River beach.
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Trout River boardwalk at sunset.
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Tablelands on the road back from Trout River.
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Three arches, an interesting rock formation along the coast near Gros Morne National park.
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Paul must climb the big stone.
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Paul rocks out.
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The Atlantic is clear and inviting and warm as a jacuzzi. Jump in!
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Ancient, mossy and beautiful.
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Dot celebrates the Bakers Brook hike in Gros Morne National Park with falls and fruit.