Explore the nature of Finland
Did you know that Eerikkilä Sports & Outdoor Resort has a few beautiful winter hiking trails in Tammela? Eerikkilä is located by Ruostejärvi lake in Tammela, Tavastia Proper region in Finland. It's a peaceful area…
On January 27th and 28th, bird enthusiasts across Finland participated in the annual Pihabongaus event, recording bird sightings from their yards. This year, a total of 29,220 people joined in, scanning their yards or other…
I had heard of Lappajärvi, the great crater lake, from some friends many times. So, when I got the chance to visit that part of Southern Ostrobothnia, I jumped at the chance. Lappajärvi is one…
The Siberian jay, known as kuukkeli in Finnish, is a bird of the wilderness that is associated with many stories and beliefs. Many nature enthusiasts or outdoor adventurers know it as a fearless and friendly…
Winter arrived early in many parts of Finland in 2023. Most lakes have started to freeze, with ice thickness ranging from zero on the Southern coast to up to 35 cm in Northern Finland (source:…
PR Sample provided by Tactical Foodpack. Our Finnish Nature Day celebration on the 26th August was fueled by Tactical Foodpack, a company that specializes in providing outdoor enthusiasts with nutritious and convenient meals. Let's dive…
Our nature bloggers' Finnish Nature Day meetup in a sauna cottage was a testament to the power of nature and the bonds it can create. Finnish Nature Day, also known as Suomen luonnon päivä in…
Brittlegills are large and colorful mushrooms, a real treat for the eyes in mushroom forest. When you come across red, yellow, and orange mushrooms with white stems, they are often brittlegills. Brittlegills, also commonly known…
Mushroom foraging in Finland offers both culinary delights and potential misadventures, particularly when distinguishing between the highly-valued cep (Boletus edulis) and the sour-tasting bitter bolete (Tylopilus felleus). These two mushrooms might initially appear similar, but…
Do you know what forest fire warning in Finland means? As the sun sets and the cool evening breeze wraps around you after a day of hiking, there's something undeniably enchanting about the idea of…