Hiking
Oulanka Canyon 6km Hike
A 6km circular hiking route to the Oulanka Canyon.
80km Karhunkierros Bear Trail
A hiking guide to the Karhunkierros, bear trail, an 80km hiking trail from Hautajarvi to Ruka through the Oulanka National Park.
12km Pieni Karhunkierros or Small Bear Trail
A hiking guide and pictures of the Pieni Karhunkieros or Small Bear Trail, a 12km hike through the Oulanka National Park near Ruka in Kuusamo, Lapland
Squeeze and Stick Mosquito Patch Review
A review of the squeeze and stick mosquito patches. Citronella and eucalyptus patches purported to keep mosquitoes at bay. Do they really work?
10 Ways To Stop Mosquito Bites Itching
Mosquito Bites There is nothing more distracting and annoying than a mosquito bite that just wont stop itching. So how do you treat them and get them to stop? Of course the best thing is to avoid getting mosquito bites in the first place, a good way to do stop mosquito bites is by using [...]
Avoid Being Bitten By Mosquitoes In Lapland
Simple steps to avoid being bitten by the mosquitoes in Lapland
Which Mosquito Repellent To Use In Lapland
There are so many to mosquito repellents to choose from, but which works best on the mosquitoes in Lapland?
Review of Lovebug Mosquito Repellent
A review of the Lovebug Mosquito Repellent, a deet and insecticide free, sound emitting repellent, on rukakuusamo.com
National Parks In Ruka and Kuusamo
The Ruka and Kuusamo area has 5 national parks and nature reserves. Oulanka National Park, Valtavaara Nature Reserve, Paanajarvi National Park (Russia) Riisitunturi National Park, Syöte National Park.
Ruka And Kuusamo’s Flora And Fauna
Ruka and Kuusamo have a wonderfully diverse flora and fauna with forests full of reindeer, moose and bear, Siberian, Arctic and Eastern bird species and a plethora of berries, mushrooms and herbs.
Hi, I'm Heather and this is my blog and travel guide to Ruka and Kuusamo, Lapland
