PR Sample provided by Valostore. I enjoy nature photography and am on the move often just before sunset. It can get a bit tricky to tweak the camera settings if you forget to take some…
Photo trip at dawn
Category: Winter activities
Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz
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…
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…
Exploring Hiekkahelmi trail in Paimio with new friends
Hiekkahelmi trail in Paimio is also known as Paimio trails, Paimion polut. Hiekkahelmi is an artificial pond with a nice beach, located near road 110 in Paimio. There is a recreational area with a network…
Experience the culture-historical Vanhankylänniemi hotspot at Järvenpää
Vanhankylänniemi is a culture-historically important site on the shore of Tuusulanjärvi lake. It is one of the more popular recreation areas. We've been there several times during different seasons and it always manages to be…
Klassarinkierros is a quiet circular trail at Nuuksio national park
Nuuksio National Park is still the most visited national park in Finland. It stretches across the municipalities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Vihti. Klassarinkierros circle trail is located in the northwestern corner of the park at…
Haltiala nature trail is at the heart of Helsinki central park
Haltiala is a part of Paloheinä area in northern Helsinki and at the top of Helsinki central park. There are dozens of nature trails at Paloheinä so whatever your fitness or energy levels are, you…
Cross-country skiing for beginners in Turku region
To do winter activities such as cross-country skiing is FANTASTIC! Personally, I enjoy admiring how nature dresses up in white, when everything is covered in snow. The landscape is just beguiling! The trees get different shapes…
Snowshoeing adventure in Lapland’s snowy landscapes
Snowshoeing in Lapland is a great way to explore the nature. There are many nice showshoeing trails for example in Levi, Ylläs or Saariselkä, but I also like to go snowshoeing off the beaten track.…
Taivaskallio hill is great for sledding and some history
Sledding. Tobogganing. Sleighing. Flopping. Tubing. Belly flying. Whatever you want to call it, this ancient form of fun of gliding down a snowy slope is a winter sport suitable for everyone! One of the best…