I managed to get a good nights sleep and woke up refreshed and ready for an adventure. Having got some food and coffee in me I took to the roads, eager to see what Terra Nova National Park had to offer.
My first stop was beside one of the lakes where I took Winnie for a drink. There was a trail nearby where I took a short little jaunt to a waterfall that was but a trickle in its current state. A thick and vibrantly green moss covered the fallen timber as it blanketed everything that had fell to the forest floor. With an abundance of trails awaiting me it came time to return to my car.
I soon arrived at the trail I’d picked out. With my hiking boots laced up tight and a full bottle of water I took to the gravel path before me. The trail weaved itself through a thick forested region, working its way through swamps and rocky terrain. Wild blueberries grew in abundance along the pathway, a tasty and continuous treat for me as I worked my way to the lookout.
In time I arrived at the viewpoint, a worthwhile endeavor. Despite overcast skies the landscape was a marvel to behold and I stood there for a while taking it all in. Eventually it came time to retrace my footsteps and return to the trail, with a smile I said a goodbye to the wonderful sight and returned to the dirt path. As I walked along I noticed Winnie was being quite the expert at finding all the burs, like a little magnet her snout always seemed to find a patch of the tiny things as they stuck to her hair in increasing number. I knew I’d have to pick them out later but what can I say, a dog’s gonna be a dog.
Having made it back to my vehicle and returned to road I soon arrived at another hiking trail. I was debating if I should do it or grab a bite to eat instead. After some time thinking it over, I decided to take to the trail and grab a bite to eat afterwards. I was glad I did so as an abundant supply of tasty blueberries were waiting for me. Among the tiny little delicacies was an outstanding view of rocky terrain and mountains in the distance. I took my time eating my way to the top of the lookout where an incredible view awaited me. A worthwhile hike indeed.
Before grabbing dinner I decided I’d drive to one more viewpoint where a tall tower awaited my arrival. I climbed it as high as I could go, getting a birds eye view of the incredible land all around me.
The hunger was getting fierce so I finally made it to a restaurant close by where I proceeded to stuff my face until I could hardly walk. Night had arrived and it was time to return to the campground from the previous night and rest up.