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Where the Wind Blows: Wreckhouse and the Human Wind Gauge
27 Jul 2012

Where the Wind Blows: Wreckhouse and the Human Wind Gauge

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Natural Wonders | 0

Locals claim that Wreckhouse is the second windiest place in the world, and they may well be right; the winds have been known to gust in excess of 200km per hour here!

Wreckhouse
Close Encounters with the Mighty Moose
25 Jul 2012

Close Encounters with the Mighty Moose

by M. Williams | posted in: Things to Know | 0

If you spend any time in Newfoundland, chances are good that you’re going to encounter a moose. Though generally docile and shy, moose do have their moments, and sometimes an unexpected encounter can get interesting.

Wildlife, Travel Tips

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