The midsummer time is a unique time of year that passes by quickly, this is why many Finnish people spend their holidays in June and July and escape to a peaceful cottage somewhere, to enjoy the simple ”cabin and a sauna” -lifestyle and to be surrounded by nature at its most greenest. Fishing, cooking outdoors…
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Surrounded by Wilderness in and around the Hossa National Park
Winter season 2015-2016 has included many beautiful moments and days spent outdoors once again but here´s a bit more detail about one tailored, 8-day trip that took place two weeks back. Stephanie and Timo from Zurich contacted me, willing to travel to Hossa and experience a private adventure in the north and try out some…
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Winter takes over
It´s really starting to look and feel like winter here in Hossa. Permanent snow has landed and autumn has slowly developed to early winter. Wool-socks, mittens, fur-caps and long johns have to be brought into use latest now! In November the natural surrounding is dominated by stillness, nature slows down and gathers strength for the…
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Summer of outdoor experiences
It´s time to look back at the past summer, pick out some pictures and experiences and share info about the summertime of Hossa. First it has to be mentioned that the possibilities, nature and sceneries with the surrounding area combined are so many and variable, that spending a night or two simply isn´t enough for…
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Canoeing, fishing and new beginnings
New shoots spring again from hidden roots and summer must ever yet return, and now it has returned to Hossa! The explosive and intensive growing season of the north has finally started, swallows have returned and lakes have lost their icy coverage. This bursting new life is a feast for all the senses and there´s…
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In touch with the land
Being active in nature has been proven to be very beneficial for your general health and “dipping in the wild” not only improves one´s physical performance; it´s mental and social aspects have been found to be very significant. People without distinction of age, social background or condition of health feel the relaxing effects of natural…
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Sunny days and frosty nights
Last snowshoeing week for this winter took place two weeks back. Four nationalities were represented as we made our way through the shades of blue and faced the late winter conditions of Hossa. The main focus of the week was being active in nature but we also had time to spend in cozy cabins, enjoy…
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Winter takes over
It´s really starting to look and feel like winter here in Hossa. Permanent snow has landed and autumn has slowly developed to early winter. Wool-socks, mittens, fur-caps and long johns have to be brought into use latest now! In November the natural surrounding is dominated by stillness, nature slows down and gathers strength for the…
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Integral parts of local life
We´ve had snow on the ground for almost two weeks now but today settled the case, rain and above zero –temperatures that we´ve had for a few days melted the rest of it. Even the lakes, excluding the bigger ones, were frozen already but they´re ice-free now. Winter is just behind the corner one could…
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First snow and the colors of autumn
Yesterday morning there was a real surprise waiting when I woke up, the first snow had landed during the night! Whole September has been really warm and deciduous plants haven´t even dropped their leaves yet so this happened unusually early this year. Permanent snow is still to be expected because the ground was green by…
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