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Big waves, whales, icebergs, seabirds, moose - you get the picture. In the May 2013 issue, we explore some of the very best places to spot icons of Newfoundland and Labrador. Below is awesome video footage of some of our iconic treasures.

BIG Waves
On windy days, the shores of Middle Cove Beach on the Avalon Peninsula are lined with folks eager to see amazing wave action. But in 2010, some wave watchers got a rude awakening from Mother Nature when a rogue wave washed ashore on Middle Cove Beach...

Icebergs are a common sight around Newfoundland and Labrador in spring and summer - but witnessing the awesome sights and sounds of a foundering iceberg is a little more rare and even more special. (Sheila Castonguay photo)

Join the High-tech Treasure Hunt article picture

Join the High-tech Treasure Hunt
How do you get techie geeks interested in wilderness hikes and outdoorsy types interested in computer science? Introduce them to geocaching.

Geocaching is a modern-day treasure hunt that spans the globe. Geocachers all over the world hide simple "treasures" in the great outdoors, use a global positioning system (GPS) to mark the coordinates, then post those coordinates online so other geocachers can seek out their cache.

Usually, a cache is a container filled

Hikers explore Gros Morne National Park. (Aiden Mahoney photo)

8 Must-Trek Trails in NL
With its mountainous terrain and spectacular ocean views, Newfoundland and Labrador is a hiker's paradise. The only frustration hikers might encounter (besides wearing out their hiking shoes in short order) is choosing which trail to conquer next. To that end, Downhome has compiled a list of 8 must-trek trails for every hiker exploring Newfoundland and Labrador. Of course, with beautiful vistas around every corner, the following hikes are just a starting point for the great

Trout River Pond: A Magical Place
In a glaciated valley between the Tablelands and the Gregory Plateau lies Trout River Pond, a stunning 15 km former fjord containing ancient geological history. A rigid-hulled inflatable boat takes tourists and locals for tours of the pond, including the geological features that led to the park's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And, unlike nearby Western Brook Pond, Trout River Pond has accessible shorelines where the boat is able to stop for shore visits when conditions permit. For the full story, check out "The Magical Place" by Dennis Flynn, in the May 2012 issue of Downhome.

And check out this video by Ocean Quest Adventures.

Reader Shane White captured this stunning shot of the Bonavista Lighthouse.

Our Greatest Lighthouse Photos
On a chilly, wet morning,
from the cove by the bog,
came the lighthouse man's warning,
of the rocks in the fog.
That blanket of gossamer,
what lurks there beneath?
Tis' my love and the jaws of her,
beware of her teeth.
If a ship you be sailin',
through the wind and the cold,
if you're homebound from whalin',
if a cargo

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Labrador's Hidden Wonder
By Marsha Alexander
Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland

In August, the Department of Education, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher's Association and Parks Canada teamed up to offer a professional development opportunity unlike any other to 10 teachers: a week-long camping expedition in the Torngat Mountains National Park in Northern Labrador. To be accepted, you had to answer a variety of questions: What do you hope to get from this experience? How will this be reflected in

Wild About Whales
Planning to hit the wide-open ocean around Newfoundland and Labrador? Keep your eyes peeled - and cameras poised - for whales, dolphins and porpoises that travel in the North Atlantic Ocean each year. Here is a handy guide to many of the majestic, elusive creatures of the deep, that'll help you decipher exactly who you might meet during your travels on the sea.

Humpback Whale
These

Summertime at Winterhouse Brook
By Karen Leonard

This is a picture diary of our summer vacation with George and Christine Clarke at Winterhouse Brook in Gros Morne National Park, on the Great Northern Peninsula. While we were there, my husband Rodney and his father, George, worked on the roof of their cabin. We also spent time at the fire pit near the water, and Rodney, George and Rodney's brother Adam also got to visit their favourite fishing hole.

The view from the landwash, Winterhouse Brook

Rod and Dad putting on the deck at the cabin, Winterhouse Brook.

A rattling brook on the Northern Peninsula

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