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Penimäki heap tombs in Paimio date back to Bronze Age
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…
The beauty of unique wolf’s milk and dog vomit slime molds
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…
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…
Colorful brittlegills are a fascinating family of mushrooms
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…
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…
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…
Ristinpolku in Toholampi is a hauntingly beautiful memorial trail
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…
Discovering the beauty of Lapland on Levi Peak Trail in Finland
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…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Another fun butterfly quiz
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…