Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, was never “storyless,” despite UNESCO label

Gros Morne National Park, despite being labeled as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, is far from 'storyless.' A critique by Vannini and Vannini (2019) challenges the implication that such labels erase human narratives. The park's rich history, spanning indigenous artifacts and over two centuries of settler life, contradicts this notion. Berger argues that UNESCO's designation does not render these stories irrelevant; instead, they remain integral to the park's identity. The study relies on existing publications and oral histories, demonstrating the enduring significance of human experiences in shaping Gros Morne's cultural landscape.

Berger, A. (2019). Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, was never “storyless,” despite UNESCO label. Area, 52(1), 223–225. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/area.12589