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Greenery is rushing to the windows, birds are singing, storks are clattering, and deer are running away in panic from the eyes of nosy voyeurs. Flowers covered with dew expose themselves to the sun, and we run barefoot to the garden to pick strawberries. You can also nibble mint, because it tastes delicious with fruit. Life is peaceful in our Podlasie village. The rhythm of life follows the seasons, and nature provides entertainment. Ladzka Forest, Białowieża Forest, walks, observing nature, bicycles, strolls, kayaking, sleepy lounging, bonfires, cooking, reading and from time to time great cultural events in the area. It's just like grandma's house, where time slowed down and slowed down.
For us, the forest is a cure for all evil. And in the Lada Forest, just outside our doorstep, we still have many undiscovered and untrodden paths. Suszczy Borek is a village located in the Narewka River valley, in a mid-forest clearing of the Ladzka Forest, on the western side of the Białowieża Forest. One of the Green Velo bicycle routes runs through the village, so we recommend taking two wheels with you, because the area looks amazing from the saddle. Our area has not been affected by the devastating felling of trees and there is no ban on entering the forest, so you can freely enjoy the smell of damp moss, cones and mushrooms.
You already know a little about the area, now it's time for specifics:
Narewka is a beautiful village located 6 km from us. You will find many wooden houses from Podlasie here. There is an Orthodox church, an old church, a Jewish cemetery, shops, a post office and restaurants. The most important, however, is the Narewka river flowing through the village. In the village you can rent kayaks and go rafting down the picturesque and wild river valley.
Siemianówka Reservoir (8 km) is an artificial reservoir on the Narew River, attractive for anglers and recreational swimmers. There are walking and cycling paths around the reservoir. It is a perfect place to observe water birds migrating in spring and autumn.
Białowieża - 25 km along the "Narewkowska" road or 40 km through Hajnówka. There is more to see and do there. There is the Bison Demonstration Reserve, the Palace Park with an observation tower, and the Strict Reserve (entrance only with a licensed guide). Trails: Place of Power, Bison Ribs, Forest Landscapes. Carriage rides, bicycle rental (cross-country skiing in the winter season). In the Białowieża National Park (access from the Gruszki forest district or from Narewka through Janowo) there is the Kosy Most nature reserve and the Wolf Trail with a bison refuge and an observation tower.
Despite the fact that there is such a wilderness, thickets and a reserve, there are few savages here. Mainly cultured people who like to bring intellectual culture, tolerance, song, joy and entertainment at the highest level to the Forest. Even in the city you will not find so many interesting festivals, meetings, grassroots initiatives and world events:
- Poetry in the Forest
- Wild is Beautiful Festival - Białowieża
- Wertep - International Street Theater Festival
- fairs, harvest festivals, concerts
and many others.