Cave Pitkäluola
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The cave is not marked on the map. The cave can be found at the northeastern confluence of the river and the cliff. The mouth of the cave is quite modest looking - without knowledge of the natural formation, it would be easily passed without noticing the whole cave. The mouth is so low that you have to go in humbly.
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Everyman's Rights Not Allowed
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Causes unnecessary inconvenience or disturbance to another or the environment. Disturb animals or other travellers as well as home peace or litter. Fell or damage trees, take moss, lichen, soil or twigs, destroy protected plants and natural sites. Drive a motor vehicle off-road or make an open fire without the permission of the landowner.
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Database of Cultural Environment
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The data in the Cultural Environment -Website offers a located information of the cultural history sights in Finland. The objects of the data in the cultural environment are most often also located on the map, either as location points or as area boundaries. Location information on the site lists the exact coordinates of the sight and description.
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Soiperoinen
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The distance from the Taivalkoski to Soiperoinen is about 20 kilometers. The easiest way to find the place is to follow the Vaarankylätie, where the sign “Soiperoinen” is marked to the right. The road first comes to the northern end's parking area, where a path leads to a beautiful sandy beach, shed and fireplace.
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Solid Ancient Remains/ War History Remains
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Anyone who finds a historical object whose owner is unknown and which can be presumed to be at least a hundred years old must immediately submit the object as it is to the Archaeological Commission. Other information, such as the location of the discovery and the circumstances, is also important information. The object must not be cleaned.
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Everyman's Rights Allowed
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Allowed: Move freely and across outside the yard or in special areas such as fields or plantations. Temporarily stay where movement is allowed. Pick wild berries, mushrooms and flowers. Walk in the water and on ice: Angling and ice fishing with a simple rod.
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Julma-Ölkky's Cafe
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Tremendous scenery open up in both lakes, which you choose to go for a spin. Boat rides are organized daily approximately every 45 minutes. Departure of the last boat trip of the day 1 hour before the closing time. When you return from the Cafe, you can buy snacks and drinks, or inquire about other Ölkky travel destinations that can be experienced.
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Mustaperä's Stone Age House
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To the northeast of the depression is a fallen log, under which burnt rocks, quartz bumps and burnt bone were found. According to radiocarbon dating from burnt bone, the site was inhabited about 5,300 years ago. The destination is located in the Kylmäluoma hiking area and the path of the hiking area passes by.
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Gorge Pahkakuru
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In snowless time, it is easy to get to Pahkakuru by car. From Taivalkoski, drive about 10 kilometers towards Oulu, you will come to a junction with a sign to the right, Pahkakuru. You can leave your car in the parking area. From the parking lot, walk about 1 mile to the shed. Signs have fallen in many places. It is good to have a map with you.
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Kouervaara
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The terrain of the Naatikkavaara-Kouvervaara area is demanding in some places. Driving the route requires mastery of the basic skills of mountain biking and a mountain bike is recommended for this route. Youth and Nature center rents bikes.
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Reindeer Farm Kujala
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The profession of reindeer herder is often passed down from father to son, also in this family. Kujala reindeer herd has found its place in the center of Ruka-Kuusamo as early as 1860, when Juho Petteri Karjalainen founded the farm, Kujala stuck to the family by the place.
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Memories from the Farm life and Ceramic Museum
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The exhibition is a collection of 19th and 20th century pottery collected by Pentti and Sinikka Koivunen for research purposes over three decades. All objects are clay, earthenware and porcelain used in Finland. The collection as a whole is a kind of cross-section of the birth of the Finnish ceramic industry.
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Nurminiemi's Ranch
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Come and enjoy riding Icelandic horses in wooded lake landscapes. Icelandic horses are easy to handle and suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. Rides are organised every day, and also in the evenings when we are wearing headlamps, looking out for the northern lights.
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Reindeer Farm Orjasniemi
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The Kuontivaara ski cafe has been serving skiers for more than a decade. Building itself is a 19th-century log cabin that has been moved to its present location from the reindeer herding yard. The café is open from January to April and sells coffee, tea, buns and sandwiches.
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Päätalo Center
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In the 1920s and 1930s, it was obvious that men would earn a living from the forest. So Kalle too followed his father on his way to the forestry business. At the age of 13, Kalle had to take responsibility for the livelihood of the home and started making bread for the whole family. In 1939 Kalle joined to army.
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