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…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Finnish national symbols
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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…
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…
Kupson kutsu calls to explore old tar pits in Pudasjärvi
Kupson kutsu is an extremely well-maintained trail network in Kupsonvaara hill in Jaurakkajärvi village, which is in Pudasjärvi municipality. It is easy to reach as the parking lot is right next to road 78. The…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Another fun mushroom quiz
It's time for another fun mushroom quiz! The best mushroom season in Finland is usually from August to October. It is when you can find chanterelles, boletes, and many other delicious mushrooms in Finnish forests. In Finland,…
How to tell chanterelle and false chanterelle apart
Do you know how to tell chanterelle and false chanterelle apart? It is quite easy if you compare them side by side, but it's important to identify them also when you are foraging mushrooms and…
Hear the devil preach at thrilling Devil’s church of Puolanka
Devil's church of Puolanka and its protected forest are located next to Paljakka Nature Reserve in Kainuu region of Finland. The Devil's church is a unique nature sight and rock formation worth visiting if you are…
Kastelli Giant’s Church in Raahe is the largest of its kind
A rock formation called Kastelli Giant's Church in Pattijoki in Raahe is the largest of its kind in Finland. What is it? And why is it worth visiting if you are in Raahe or driving…