Iso-Valkee is a beautiful little lake with sandy beaches, lean-to shelters and a nature trail. This area is especially popular among swimmers and divers, ice-skaters, dog owners and geocachers. The trail around the lake is…
Category: Bird watching
The Rantaraitti seaside promenade in Espoo shows you the best of the capital area
Whether you prefer a slow, gentle stroll along the seaside or a more strenuous trail running experience, the Rantaraitti (seaside promenade or the waterfront walkway) in Espoo, Finland's second biggest city is the thing to…
Mustavuori caves, fortress, and WWI trenches in Vuosaari, Helsinki
Mustavuori (Black Mountain) is a place where history and natural wonders have been forever mixed together. It is one of the most exciting places outdoors Helsinki has, and it is perfectly suited for adventurers of…
Leafy-green Ekudden nature trail in Porvoo
In one of the most beautiful towns in Finland, Porvoo, you can also find the Ekudden (oak cape or peninsula) nature trail that showcases many of the various vistas Finland has to offer. The nature…
Metsäkoivula trail is an easy day trip from Helsinki
Metsäkoivula trail is an easy day trip from Helsinki as it is located in a small town called Somero, about 100 kilometers from the capital area. Nearby are the national parks of Liesjärvi and Torronsuo,…
Observation tower and Stone Age views at Luhdanjoki, Finland
When I was climbing up the seemingly-endless stairs of the observation tower in Luhdanjoki, I wondered why I always seem to choose places to see that are very high up. It's not that I'm afraid…
Torronsuo National Park, Finland’s deepest bog
Torronsuo National Park is the closest national park to where I grew up and I have visited it many times. It is one of my favorite locations to go for a walk on the duckboards…
Bird watching in Enontekiö, Lapland
Yrjö Kokko bird watching tower in Hetta, Enontekiö, is a popular place for any migrating birds, and birdwatchers. The tower is named after a famous writer, Yrjö Kokko. Kokko was writer and a vet, and…