The first Photo Stop on our journey to the Top of the World was the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, where we took a short hike through Finland’s third largest nature preserve and reputed home to the world’s cleanest air.
As we were on our way from Roveniemi, Finland, to Kautokeino, Norway, en route to our ultimate destination of Alta on the Norwegian Sea, we traversed the park’s shortest trail – the four-mile Varkaankuru Path loop from the Visitor Center.
Our brief experience confirmed the National Parks Association’s declaration: “Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park offers a unique blend of breathtaking Arctic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural history, inviting visitors to explore and appreciate the serene beauty of Lapland.”
