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FACE TO FACE WITH WILDLIFE
Encountering wildlife is amazing, but can also be potentially dangerous. Here’s what to do when you're face to face with wildlife.

Forest Junkie
5 min read


PICKING BLUEBERRIES
Not only is picking blueberry a wonderful way to connect with nature, but you also get to enjoy the freshest, most delicious blueberries.

Forest Junkie
3 min read


FORAGING CALENDAR
We're right in the middle of foraging season. To help you get started, here’s a foraging calendar showing what you can pick and when.

Forest Junkie
5 min read


BE AWARE OF TICKS
As the weather warms up, it's important to be aware of ticks lurking in the grass and bushes. Here’s what you need to know.

Forest Junkie
4 min read


PREDICT THE WEATHER BY WATCHING THE CLOUDS
I am fascinated by clouds. I find them amazing, and it's really handy to be able to predict the weather by watching the clouds and the wind.

Forest Junkie
3 min read


MOSQUITOES IN SWEDEN
When we first moved here, I was warned about the notorious summer mosquitoes in Sweden. Here's what you really need to know.

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4 min read


FAVORITE OUTDOOR SPOTS TO GRAB A BITE IN VÄSTERÅS
Today, I'm sharing our favorite outdoor spots around Västerås to grab a bite in the lovely Swedish nature.

Forest Junkie
3 min read


RUSTY LAKES AND METALS
We sometimes see stones and lakes here that are rust-brown. I wondered if that might have something to do with the iron-rich soil...

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4 min read


CRYSTAL HUNTING
I've always had a fascination with crystals. Imagine the thrill of finding such a natural wonder in the wild! Well, you can here in Sweden!

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4 min read


SWEDEN ROCKS
Sweden has not only a lot of forests and lakes but also rocks everywhere. This made me wonder...

Forest Junkie
2 min read


TRACKING WILDLIFE
It's a great experience to encounter wildlife during a hike. You need some luck, but tracking wildlife can help a lot too.

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3 min read


WHAT´S UP WITH ALL THOSE BENT BIRCHES?
While hiking in the forest, I noticed the bent birch trees. When I asked around, nobody seemed to know why. So I decided to investigate...

Forest Junkie
2 min read


WELCOMING THE CRANES
Every spring, thousands of cranes arrive in Sweden after a long flight from Spain. They are welcomed as the bringers of light in the spring.

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2 min read


MISTLETOE, A SPECIAL GUEST IN VÄSTMANLAND
If you've ever driven through Västerås in winter, you've probably noticed those big bunches of leaves in the trees. That's mistletoe.

Forest Junkie
2 min read


NÄS NATURRESERVAT IN WINTER
What a pleasant surprise! Näs offers adventure and great views. Our challenge got a bit bigger as we visited Näs in winter...

Forest Junkie
2 min read
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