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- 06/14/2025
Moose carcass in Lake Ravadasjärvi of Lemmenjoki National Park – remember to boil drinking water
There is currently a moose carcass in Lake Ravadasjärvi, on the opposite shore from the wilderness hut, slightly upstream. If you take drinking water from the lake, we recommend boiling it.
07/19/2025 at 08:00 - 07/19/2025 at 16:15Downhill Swim - event on the Oulankajoki River 2025
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the lower part of the Oulankajoki River will once again be filled with enthusiastic swimmers as the Downhill Swim event is organized for the fifth time.
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Flood situation of the rivers in Urho Kekkonen National Park (June 9, 2025)
Summer has arrived at a normal time in Urho Kekkonen National Park. This means that there is still a lot of snowmelt water in the terrain, river water levels are higher than in summer, and forest roads are in poor condition due to thawing. It is not yet a good time to go on a longer wilderness hike.
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Current terrain conditions in Lemmenjoki National Park
It already feels quite summery in the national park. There is still some snow in the fells and in shaded areas. The trails are mostly dry, so they are generally easy to walk. However, in depressions and near lingering snow patches, the trails may still be wet. There are still only a few mosquitoes for now. On the riverside hiking trails, there are some fallen trees on the path, which may hinder movement. The fallen trees can be bypassed or climbed over.
- 06/14/2025
Guivi open wilderness hut in Kevo Strict Nature Reserve closed due to a case of stomach illness
Guivi open wilderness hut in the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve is closed and locked until further notice due to a case of stomach illness. The cause of the illness is currently unknown. We will provide an update once the hut has been cleaned and is safe to use again. In the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, according to the regulations, camping is only allowed at official rest areas, and movement in the terrain is permitted only on marked trails during the snow-free season starting from May 1. In the canyon area, movement is allowed only on the marked Kevo Trail between June 15 and October 15.
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Rivers in the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve at flood level – hiking trails are closed
The hiking trails in the Kevo Nature Reserve, including the Kevo and Kuivi trails, are closed until further notice due to flooding rivers. The trails include fords that are currently unsafe to cross. We will provide updates once the trails are reopened. According to the regulations of the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, movement is only allowed on marked trails during the snow-free season starting from May 1. In the canyon area, movement is permitted only on marked trails between June 15 and October 15. The boundaries of the nature reserve and its canyon area are shown on the map of the reserve.
- 06/13/2025
Starting from August 4th, duckboards will be renewed on the Mire trail in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area
On the Mire Trail, duckboards will be renewed on the 500-metre trail section that runs along the Säynäjäoja brook. During the work, the trail section that is being renovated may be closed, but visitors can still access the Säynäjäoja lean-to shelter along the trail by using the Mire Trail counterclockwise and the Vianaapa bird watching tower by using the Mire Trail clockwise. The work will start on August 4, 2025, and its duration is about 3-4 weeks.
- 06/13/2025
The huts and toilets along the Karhunkierros Trail are once again available for use; hikers should pay special attention to hygiene.
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06/13/2025No new reports of stomach flu on the Karhunkierros Trail – Metsähallitus still receiving illness reports from Urho Kekkonen National Park
Since Monday, 9 June, Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife has received no new reports of hikers falling ill with stomach flu on the Karhunkierros Trail. Wilderness huts and other rest areas along the Karhunkierros Trail can now be used again. However, norovirus continues to spread in Urho Kekkonen National Park, and Metsähallitus is still receiving reports of infected hikers. Visitors are advised to avoid huts and rest areas in the national park.
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