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Out in the Nature

Out in the Nature

Explore the nature of Finland

  • Destination
    • Eastern Finland
    • The Oulu region and Kainuu
    • Southern Finland
    • Western Finland
    • Lapland
  • See
    • Curiosities
    • National parks
    • Outdoors but indoors
    • Recreation areas
    • Viewpoints
    • Wilderness areas
  • Activities
    • Berry and mushroom picking
    • Bird watching
    • Camping
    • Climbing and bouldering
    • Cycling and fatbiking
    • Geocaching
    • Hiking and trailrunning
    • Trekking
    • Water activities
    • Winter activities
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    • Winter
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Cep or bitter bolete? How to tell the difference

August 22nd, 2023Jenni0 Comments
Cep or bitter bolete? How to tell the difference

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…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Wilderness skills

Exploring trails in Finland? Know the forest fire warning

August 16th, 2023Jenni0 Comments
Exploring trails in Finland? Know the forest fire warning

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…

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FILED UNDER: Camping, Summer, Wilderness skills

Out in the Nature Quiz – Another fun butterfly quiz

July 27th, 2023Jenni0 Comments

Welcome to our butterfly quiz, where we invite you to explore the vibrant world of Finland's captivating butterflies. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey through the picturesque landscapes of Finland as we unveil fascinating…

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FILED UNDER: Nature, SummerTAGGED WITH: Quiz

How to dress and what you need for foraging berries or mushrooms

July 25th, 2023Jenni0 Comments
How to dress and what you need for foraging berries or mushrooms

Some of you might wonder how to dress and what you need for foraging berries or mushrooms. For many, foraging berries and mushrooms is a familiar activity and it doesn't require any thinking about what…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Berries

Venomous and valuable: Adders in Finland get legal protection

May 23rd, 2023Jenni0 Comments
Adders in Finland

Adders are a venomous snake species, and they are currently facing several threats to their survival, including habitat loss and fragmentation as well as climate change. The snake has so far been free game in…

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FILED UNDER: Nature, Summer, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Animals

All you need to know about ticks in Finland

April 23rd, 2023Jenni3 Comments

Ticks are common in Finland and if you spend time outdoors, you should be careful not to get bitten by a tick. Ticks can carry various diseases that can be problematic. Here's all you need…

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FILED UNDER: Nature, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Animals

Out in the Nature Quiz – Winter birds in Finland

March 31st, 2023Jenni0 Comments
Winter birds in Finland

It's time to test your knowledge on winter birds in Finland with our latest quiz! Most birds in Finland migrate away to warmer areas in the fall. Bird species that remain in Finland over winter…

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FILED UNDER: Bird watching, Nature, WinterTAGGED WITH: Birds, Quiz

Exploring the Kuusisto castle ruins in the dark

March 27th, 2023Outi0 Comments
Kuusisto castle ruins Kaarina

PR Sample provided by Valostore. At the beginning of the year, I got a new headlamp called Lumonite Compass from Valostore to test out. I decided to test the lamp at in Kuusisto, the ruins…

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FILED UNDER: All year round, Curiosities, Gear, General, Western Finland, WinterTAGGED WITH: Child-friendly, Daytrip from Turku, Historical site, Protected site

Photo trip at dawn

March 13th, 2023Patrik0 Comments
Person in a dark forest lit by a headlamp.

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…

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FILED UNDER: Activities, Gear, General, Hiking and trailrunning, Nature, Recreation areas, Southern Finland, Winter, Winter activitiesTAGGED WITH: Nature photography

Out in the Nature Quiz – Uncover your Finnish spirit animal

February 8th, 2023Jenni0 Comments
Out in the Nature Quiz – Uncover your Finnish spirit animal

Welcome to our latest Finnish nature quiz, where you can uncover your unique Finnish spirit animal! Finland is a land of enchanting wilderness, home to many extraordinary creatures that reflect the spirit of this northern…

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FILED UNDER: NatureTAGGED WITH: Quiz

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Photo trip at dawn

Person in a dark forest lit by a headlamp.

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…

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Safety on ice – Expert tips for tour skating

Skaters in winter sunset.

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…

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Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz

Fast ice

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…

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Out in the Nature Quiz – Winter birds in Finland

Winter birds in Finland

It's time to test your knowledge on winter birds in Finland with our latest quiz! Most birds in Finland migrate away to warmer areas in the fall. Bird species that…

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