Are you an eager birdwatcher? Or interested in butterflies, or rare flowers? This is a tale about trying to find one rare flower species.
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Spotting species
Category: Finnish way of hiking
Thoughts about the Finnish way of hiking. Everyman’s Rights, wilderness huts, unsupported hiking style, making a fire, freezing temperatures and deep snow in winter, aurora borealis, midnight sun, endless forests, thousands of lakes and so on.
From engineer to outdoor writer
Do you ever wonder if you could earn your living by writing about your dearest hobby? If you do, you might be interested to read my story. That's what I've done for last 19 years.
Springs
Water is the essence of life, and springs produce that heavenly liquid. Here's pics of some dozen springs I encountered within a couple of days.
Book news – and an offer to you, fellow blogger!
Guidebook Hiking in Finland is finally being printed! See info and example pages. And, would you like to get a free copy of the book? See how!
What if you get lost? (2/2)
Are you afraid of getting lost in the woods? Don't let that restrict your hiking hobby! Here's tips how to act if you get lost. Part 2/2: Hiking outside marked trails.
What if I get lost? (1/2)
Are you afraid of getting lost in the woods? Don't let that restrict your hiking hobby! Here's tips how to act if you get lost. Part 1/2: Hiking along marked trails.
Hiking kind of orienteering
Orienteering/navigating is one of the most important wilderness skills. However, a hiker doesn't need to be nearly as skilled as a cross-country runner who runs from one checkpoint to next. Hiking kind of orienteering is fun!
