Despite a great interest from the general public in outdoor activities, the state allocations to national parks and nature reserves have been halved. The result is poorer maintenance, reduced personnel and decreased accessibility.
SwedenThe time for hiking in the Swedish mountains is approaching its absolute peak season. The visitor group that is increasing the most is new and inexperienced mountain tourists, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Before hiking in the mountains, you can try to simulate it at home. Pack your backpack, put on the clothes you intend to hike in and head out into the forest, preferably where it's hilly, says Åsa Magnusson, mountain leader at Friluftsfrämjandet.
Living in SwedenThat nature can help us find calm is something many sign up for. But does it make a difference whether you take a regular forest walk – and take a "forest bath"? Here are the tips for those who want to try the trend.
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