History tour with a lakeside view at Kaidatvedet

Our tour introduces you to a major natural and cultural site of the LauhanvuoriHämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark. The tour will explain the Geopark, the forming of the Kaidatvedet lake system and how it became a major travel route, and how the Parkano Forestry Museum was founded in this area of great natural beauty. The museum’s buildings and exhibits showcase historical development from the 1860s to the 1960s, from the heyday of sawmills to the mechanisation of forestry. You will also be treated to all the health benefits of nature with a short scenic lakeside trek led by a Forest Mind method guide.

General

Location

Parkano

Further information

The tour starts at the car park of the Parkano Forestry Museum at Rännärinmuseotie 112 and takes about 3 hours. The recommended group size is 5 to 15 people..

Languages

Finnish, English

Difficulty

Easy terrain

Suitable for

Recommended for people interested in nature, personal well-being, and local history.

Insurance plans

The guide has third-party insurance to cover any damage or injuries caused by their actions. Tour guests are responsible for any personal accidents suffered during the tour.

Qualifications

The tour guide is a biologist (PhD) and a retired forest researcher. They have also advanced research into correlations between forests and human health and welfare in Finland and abroad. PhD Raitio has been an active member of the local history society since 1977, also acting as the member of Parkano’s travel association and a regional guide. Since retiring he has actively worked to promote the establishment and operations of the Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark.