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Koirakallion Metsä in Jokioinen is a private dog forest where you can bring your furry friends for a fee. Jokioinen is a municipality situated in the Tavastia Proper region in Southern Finland. In this article,…
Penimäki heap tombs, Penimäen röykkiöt, says a small sign by Käräjätie road in Paimio. A small trail seems to be leading into the forest. I park the car on a small parking lot and head…
I recently ran into these weird slime molds known as wolf's milk and dog vomit in a forest in Finland. What on earth are these pink blobs and yellow butter that occur on plants or…
Here are some fun facts about Finnish nature. You might know Finland for magical winter in Lapland or Northern Lights that dance on the dark winter sky. But Finland is much more than snow, ice,…
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…
Ristinpolku in Toholampi is a memorial trail for two young girls who got lost while foraging cranberries in 1906. Toholampi is a small municipality located in the region of Central Ostrobothnia in Finland. It is…
The Levi Peak Trail in Finland provides outstanding views of Finnish Lapland in summer. This 600-meter-long peak trail caters to those who want to get a quick glimpse of the Finnish arctic nature without days…
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…