The heart of Liesjärvi National Park can, in a way, be found at its southern edge, where the Korteniemi Heritage Farm is located. This old forest ranger’s homestead serves as a beautiful, atmospheric starting point for hikes into the national park, radiating the spirit of times past. From one corner of the Korteniemi yard, you […]
The large, beautiful city of Salo, is gently waking up to spring. In Finnish, the word salo means a vast, wild forest, and true to its name, this coastal city between Turku and Helsinki has no shortage of woodlands. While browsing a topographic map near the villages of Kisko and Suomusjärvi, I stumbled upon something […]
Before arriving at a national park, it’s worth getting enthusiastic about nature’s wellbeing, encourages wilderness guide Minna Jakosuo. National parks are protected areas, but Minna’s tips are good to keep in mind everywhere in nature, not just in national parks! Stay on the trails. The more carefully you stick to the marked route, the less […]
