PR Sample provided by Valostore. At the beginning of the year, I got a new headlamp called Lumonite Compass from Valostore to test out. I decided to test the lamp at in Kuusisto, the ruins…
Exploring the Kuusisto castle ruins in the dark
Photo trip at dawn
PR Sample provided by Valostore. I enjoy nature photography and am on the move often just before sunset. It can get a bit tricky to tweak the camera settings if you forget to take some…
Saarnakivi is an ancient sermon stone in Tammela
Saarnakivi is an ancient sermon stone and preaching place from the time when Christianity reached Finland. It is also a beautiful outdoor church if you are a looking for a place to quiet down. Tammela's…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Uncover your Finnish spirit animal
Welcome to our latest Finnish nature quiz, where you can uncover your unique Finnish spirit animal! Finland is a land of enchanting wilderness, home to many extraordinary creatures that reflect the spirit of this northern…
Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz
Everyone knows what ice is like, right? Ice is one of the three states of water along with liquid and vapour. Easy. Ice forms when temperatures dip below freezing, and it's a normal occurrence at…
Uunisaari island at the centre of Helsinki has a long recreational history
Uunisaari is a small, 3 hectare island right off Kaivopuisto park at the very southernmost tip of Helsinki. In the summer, its long sandy beaches attract visitors by boat. In the winter, you can visit…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Finnish national symbols
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…
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…
Jokikylä nature path at Evijärvi showcases the history of log driving and swamps
Evijärvi municipality has built a lovely 4km nature path at Jokikylä, which runs alongside a former log driving river called Tervareitti (Tar route). This easy nature path goes by two names: the Jokikylä nature path…