Rikalanmäki was one of the most remarkable medieval trading hubs in Finland. The Rikalanmäki ancient trail in Salo, Finland, invites visitors on a captivating journey through time. This short trail winds through the Rikala mansion…
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Aarni’s elk leather collection: A sustainable touch of Nordic wilderness
PR samples provided by Aarni. Today, we bring you a unique collaboration with Aarni, a brand that embodies the spirit of Finland's wild, untamed forests. You might have heard about Aarni watches, but we wanted to…
Tasting Tactical Foodpack products in the great outdoors
PR Sample provided by Tactical Foodpack. Our Finnish Nature Day celebration on the 26th August was fueled by Tactical Foodpack, a company that specializes in providing outdoor enthusiasts with nutritious and convenient meals. Let's dive…
Celebrating Finnish Nature Day in a sauna cottage meetup
Our nature bloggers' Finnish Nature Day meetup in a sauna cottage was a testament to the power of nature and the bonds it can create. Finnish Nature Day, also known as Suomen luonnon päivä in…
Top 10 strangest nature sights in Finland
There are a lot of weird and wonderful nature destinations in Finland. These nature sights include peculiar rock formations, caves and giant's kettles that remarkable forces of nature have carved. In fact, many mysterious nature…
Top 15 Helsinki outdoor sights for Midsummer
Nature is never far when you're in Helsinki. There are many excellent outdoor sites you should definitely visit, and the nightless night of Midsummer (Juhannus) is the perfect time. We've put together a Helsinki top…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Can you match the autumn leaves to the trees?
Autumn leaves are falling down. What a month ago was beautiful fall foliage is now turning to bare trees as deciduous trees are shaking off their leaves and getting ready for winter. Walking on a…
Piilolammi is a gate to ravishing Kytäjä-Usmi
Piilolammi recreational area is part of Kytäjä-Usmi, which is an exceptionally large forested area in Hyvinkää in southern Finland. We met at Piilolammi this summer to spent a day outdoors exploring some trails and catch…
Child-friendly Uusimaa nature
As we are writing this blog post, the world is struggling with a pandemic caused by COVID-19. The currently worst affected place in Finland is the Uusimaa region in the south: it is probable that…
Myllykoski rapids at Nurmijärvi
Myllykoski rapids and Koskikara nature trail in the Nurmijärvi municipality are the perfect day trip destination near Finland's capital area especially if you are into birdwatching. The Myllykoski rapids in Vantaajoki river are impressive even…