Gros Morne National Park, located in the western part of Newfoundland, covers an area of 1805 square kilometers and is the second largest national park in the Atlantic province of Canada. It is one of the few mountains and rivers listed on the United Nations Natural and Cultural Heritage List in Canada. The name of the park comes from Mount Gros Morne, the second highest peak in within the park. Gors Morne is French, meaning "very lonely" and here stands for "a mountain standing alone". Unlike other national parks known for their scenery or wildlife, Gros Morne National Park stands alone by the sea, quietly showcasing the imprints of Earth's growth to the world. The rocks in Gros Morne National Park are an important international illustration of the continental drift process on the east coast of North America, helping people better understand plate tectonics and ancient geological evolution. In the highlands and spectacular fjords eroded by glaciers, many geological features are exposed. In 1987, Gros Morne National Park was listed in the The World Heritage List because of its special tectonics. If you want to hike in the dense jungle, encounter rare animals, explore lush ancient forests, stroll to the Western Brook Pond and watch ice and water flow down to form a fjord, whether you are walking or driving, the park's scenery will beyond your imagination.