As a person who grew up on the Great Northern Peninsula and have seen the place go through many ups and downs. I can say that it is a very desolate place since the cod moratorium. I don't know why some people, who obviously live inside the overpass of St. John's, think that this province is booming when others are living hand to mouth. This is once again a great demonstration of the arrogance of the "big city" towards rural NL. And thanks to that attitude of our present government, thinks are not likely to change anytime soon! I don't have to priviledge of moving back home because there are no jobs, so before you make such asinine comments, why don't you do your research first! I am proud of this article and it lays out the facts very well! Good job and lovely pics of the coast.

Check your facts, the northern cod fishery was closed in 1992 with a complete moratoriam in 1993 of the Gulf (of St Lawerence) which the northern penninsula borders. You only missed by 10-11 years. I would expect better from your magazine.

We own and operate two bed and breakfasts in Dilod, NL and we certainly acknowledge the transportation issues that we face each season for the traveling public. However, we find living on Trinity Bay in a rural outport to be one of the best kept secrets and best places to live in Canada.

Jim, I must say, I totally agree with your comment. When my husband and I read this article, we thought, wow, this guy didn't do his research (and we can't believe Canadian Geographic published it). The article is like a tired, lazy attempt to write a story, which draws on old, tired stereotypes of NL. There is a more accurate article in the National Post, which states, "One would have to be living under a rather large rock - the size of the province itself - not to be aware of the current economic boom Newfoundland is experiencing". Well, I guess the author of this article is living under a rather LARGE rock. He paints NL as a desolate, dying province, and barely makes mention of the current economic boom it's experiencing (and yes, it's effects are felt on the West coast too). And anyone who knows anything about NL, knows it is no longer the poor, desolate province it once was. I mean really, if you're going to publish a story, do your research first!

Much of the information in this article is outdated and incorrect. Some of the photos are several years old. I would have expected better from both Russell and Canadian Geographic.

It is a truely wonderful area to visit. Sadly, there is little bus transportation available, cars are nearly impossible to rent during tourist season, and the railroad was decommissioned. Until Newfoundland addresses its transportation issues, this region will only receive a small portion of its potential visitors.

Wow, your take is quite cynical., not to mention inaccurate. Gros Morne and the Northern Peninsula are wonderful places to visit,and live.

Got to say some of your take on the economics of the area are a bit tired and out of touch. Working in western Canada has been around for ever. A jewel of an area ,you really need to go back and dig a little deeper in your reporting. Not sure what you mean by depleted resources?

I climbed Gros Morne for the first time this July. The views are spectacular. Newfoundland's West coast is a jewel — and the provincial park in Pistolet Bay is superb for camping (but bring a sweater).

My wife and I just returned from a week long adventure in to L'anse aux meadows. it was a great trip. Highly recommend it to anyone. However, the season is very short and the sites are mostly closed now, so book early and head out there next summer!