Autumn
Summer ends with a bang, with an explosion of colour in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska', when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland. September is a popular time for trekking in northern Finland.
While Finns are going back to work, remembering last summer and planning for the next one, others are still finding their way here. The air is full of falling leaves and the smell of wood smoke. The woods are filled with wild edible mushrooms, such as yellow chanterelles and brown porcini.
Finns are taking their boats out of the water, putting their bicycles in the garage, and getting out their skates and skis.
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