Parks Canada has been closely monitoring emergency resource availability, and access to critical resources such as search and rescue teams and air support, has now improved allowing visitors a safe return to the backcountry.
Back country access is now open in Gros Morne National Park.
This includes:
· Northern Traverse
· Long Range Traverse
· Big Lookout
· Gros Morne Summit and Ferry Gulch
· Western Brook Pond Gorge Day Hike
· Tablelands Off-Trail Hiking
· All Backcountry Camping
Since the temporary closure, Parks Canada has been closely monitoring emergency resource availability, and access to critical resources such as search and rescue teams and air support, has now improved allowing visitors a safe return to the backcountry. Meanwhile, a full fire ban continues to be in effect across the province until at least September 7th.
NL Health Services dealing with an outbreak of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in the Central zone
Police investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a small dog was found dead near Port aux Basques
RNC say one person is dead after an early morning impaired single-vehicle rollover in St. John's
Corner Brook peewee baseball coach talks about the experience youth will get at the NL Summer Games
Port Saunders RCMP nab motorcyclist who was speeding, stunting, and also fled from police
