Everyone knows what ice is like, right? Ice is one of the three states of water along with liquid and vapour. Easy. Ice forms when temperatures dip below freezing, and it's a normal occurrence at…
Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz
Uunisaari island at the centre of Helsinki has a long recreational history
Uunisaari is a small, 3 hectare island right off Kaivopuisto park at the very southernmost tip of Helsinki. In the summer, its long sandy beaches attract visitors by boat. In the winter, you can visit…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Finnish national symbols
Are you familiar with Finnish national symbols? You probably know Finnish flag, and you may have seen lion featured in Finnish coat of Arms. But how well do you actually know the country of Finland…
Come explore new Peukaloinen trail in Liesjärvi National Park with us
Peukaloinen trail, Peukaloisen polku, is a 4 kilometers long circle trail in Liesjärvi National Park. The trail departs from Peukalonlamminkangas parking area and leads you to Peukalonlammi lean-to shelter, Kaksvetinen barbecue hut, Tittilammi cooking shelter,…
Hyypiö trail shows the best of Liesjärvi National Park
Hyypiö trail is 2,8 kilometers long and versatile trail in Liesjärvi National Park. It introduces different habitats within the national park from beaches and lakes to rocky hills, ancient spruce forests, and heaths covered with…
Jokikylä nature path at Evijärvi showcases the history of log driving and swamps
Evijärvi municipality has built a lovely 4km nature path at Jokikylä, which runs alongside a former log driving river called Tervareitti (Tar route). This easy nature path goes by two names: the Jokikylä nature path…
10 tips for eco-friendly nature travel in Finland
Eco-friendly nature travel is quite embedded in the Finnish DNA. Most Finns want, like our ancestors, the immeasurable value of clean nature to be enjoyed by the generations to come. But what does it mean…
How to identify different milkcaps in Finland
Do you know how to identify milkcaps? Milkcaps are easily identified by droplets of milky liquid they exude when they are cut. Foraging season for the milkcaps in Finland falls between July and October. You…
Walking around beautiful Suurijärvi lake in Savonlinna
What better way to spend a misty autumn day than walking through the forest at Suurijärvi lake? Through the web we found a circle walk around lake Suurjärvi which would be 7 km in total.…
The mystical gorge lakes of Toriseva are famous for their secrets
Toriseva comprises of three separate gorge lakes, which have formed in to a trench. Imposing cliffs surround these narrow and deep lakes, and you can enjoy them individually or together by taking the nature path…