Hiking with a child: day hikes

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 3 Comments

I hiked a lot with my younger daughter this summer. Also general tips for hiking with kids.

The months of autumn

April 23, 2018April 19, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 2 Comments

Right now there's plenty of snow in Northern Finland and I've been writing about skiing much, so it's time to see how the hiking conditions look on the opposite side of the year. Autumn is a magnificent time for hiking!

The 12 km loop Pieni Karhunkierros (Little Bear's Trail) in Oulanka National Park is one of the, or maybe the most popular day hiking trail in Finland. Here you'll find three hikes around this trail.

Hiking in Finland: Tips for a beginner

March 12, 2018March 9, 2020 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 4 Comments

Are you planning next summer's holiday? Come and hike in Finland! Here's ten tips for a beginner.

Basic hiking

February 19, 2018February 18, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ Leave a comment

On the opposite side of the year from February is August, which is a very good month for hiking in Finland. Let's see some hiking and paddling in two national parks.

Opp: Swim hiking (July)

January 22, 2018January 18, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ Leave a comment

Let's forget snow and freezing temperatures for a while: let's see what Finland looks like in the opposite part of year, July. Imagine a hot day. Have you tried combining swimming and hiking?

Everyman’s Rights

January 15, 2018January 9, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 5 Comments

In Finland you are allowed to go wherever you want in forests, fells, bogs and so on. You may swim, paddle or row a boat in every lake and river. You can pitch your tent almost wherever you wish. It does not matter who owns the land, the right to walk, ski, paddle, or camp is for everyone.

Fascinating snow!

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 1 Comment

My idea is to post once a week, but once again I break my rule. Yesterday I was skiing in Paljakka, and I just have to share some fairy-tale pics with you!

The light of January

January 8, 2018January 5, 2018 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 1 Comment

January is one of the least hiked months in my calendar. There are several reasons, like cold, shortage of light etc. But this is also great time to see aurora borealis, and with right equipment and attitude a good hiking month like the eleven others!

Opposites: Hossa NP opening ceremony (June)

December 25, 2017December 22, 2017 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 1 Comment

Finland chose to give Hossa to itself as a 100 year birthday present, by establishing the newest National Park in Finland to Hossa. Hossa already was a National Hiking Area since 1979. What changed when it was converted to a National Park?

Opposites week 51, part I

December 18, 2017December 15, 2017 ~ scricfinia – Finnish Way of Hiking ~ 1 Comment

There is many kinds of hiking. Sometimes it is nice to face challenges, but often it is wonderful to take it easy. To enjoy beautiful scenery during day and return to a luxurious cabin for the evening.