Häntälä Hollows' gorgeous landscape was formed by ice age and its melting waters, but it is the ravine's exceptional flora and fauna that make this place worth a visit. It is part of the wider…
Häntälä Hollows and its exceptional butterflies
Author: Jenni
Founder & maker of the website. I do plenty of things around here including writing articles, social media management, site updates, and more!
Bird watching in Levi, Lapland
There are many great spots to see the birds of Lapland in Levi area, in addition to Hulluporo. If you are interested in bird watching in Levi, you could head to Akanrimpi bird watching tower…
Pine forests and hilly trails of Ämyri
These beautiful pine forests and hilly trails of Ämyri are located in Somerniemi approximately 90 km from Helsinki. Ämyri is actually the name of a summertime dancing arena. For years it has been popular location…
The best geocache locations in Uusimaa, Finland
Geocache locations in Uusimaa, Finland, can lead you to the most beautiful nature destinations and sights. You can often find geocaches in lean-to shelters or along scenic nature trails. But which nature locations have a…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Finnish Nature Quiz for Kids
Finnish nature quiz for kids is meant for approximately 3–7-year-old children. It includes fun trivia questions with multiple choices. All questions are related to the Finnish nature. Pictures provide tips for younger kids but older…
How to build an insect hotel for the garden
Are you wondering how to build an insect hotel for the garden? Building an insect hotel was my next little construction project. If you have a garden, now is the perfect time to build your…
Esakallio-Hovimäki trail in Somero is good for trail running
The Esakallio-Hovimäki trail is 8,3 km long well-marked trail through the Finnish forests and fields with two lean-to shelters along the way. It is not a circle trail, but it is suitable for trail running…
How to de-stress out in the nature
In times like these nature connectedness is more important than ever. Nature is known to have several health benefits for our bodies. It lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, lifts up spirit and helps us…
How to build a lean-to shelter in the woods
Are you wondering how to build a lean-to shelter? Building a log lean-to shelter was a fun construction project that took the entire spring. I didn't know how-to build a lean-to shelter before, so it…
Kultalähde natural spring – A treasure or burial site?
Kultalähde is a natural spring located in protected Hyyppäränharju ridge area in Kiikala village in Salo municipality. It is a small spring with crystal clear water. I have been meaning to visit Kultalähde for a…