Accessible trails are a wonderful solution, especially when not all members of your group are fit or agile enough for more demanding paths. Of course, accessible trails suit many other situations, such as walking with a stroller or just enjoying a relaxing little outing for anyone, like us on this trip. One of the most […]
Nuuksio National Park is an incredibly beautiful natural gem next to Helsinki. As the calm of autumn sets in, you can find truly wilderness-like experiences in Nuuksio by choosing a weekday for your visit. The high cliffs of the lake uplands, the mossy forests covering their slopes, and the forest ponds rippling in the depressions […]
As autumn colors creep into the wetlands, they create a rich palette of red, orange, yellow, and ochre, with even a hint of violet. The dampness of the mornings and evenings brings out the sharp scents of the bog, while the occasional midday sun adds to the aromatic beauty. Most of the mosquitoes are gone, […]
Powder snow is wonderfully soft and light, eagerly anticipated until the snowpack becomes as deep and fluffy as ever. It can be described in words and pictures, but you truly understand its fun and charm only by experiencing it firsthand. On the morning of February 1, just as the sun was preparing to spread its […]
Article by Leena Korhonen It was supposed to be just a regular weekend trip to my local hills, but in an instant, it turned into the most unforgettable nature experience of my life so far. I had been feeling extremely tired all week, wondering if I might be coming down with something. Maybe it would […]
The trail selection in Lemmenjoki National Park mainly consists of quite long routes suitable for hikes. However, it is also possible to explore the park on shorter day trips. One of these somewhat shorter and easier trails is the Sallivaara Trail, which is still six kilometers each way – making it a total of 12 […]
