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On the Water, Lakeland
Lake Saimaa
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This part of Finland seems to have more water than land, so it'd be a crime not to
get out on it. You can take three days to paddle the family-friendly Oravareitti
(Squirrel Route) or head out into Kolovesi and Linnansaari national parks (
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) to meet freshwater seals. Tired arms? Historic lake boats still ply what were
once important transport arteries; head out from any town on short cruises, or
make a day of it and head from Savonlinna right up to Kuopio or across Finland's
largest lake, Saimaa, to Lappeenranta.
