The LIFE IS SALACA photo orienteering game “Treasures of the Salaca valley” has ended

The photo orienteering game in the “Salacas ieleja” (Salaca Valley) Nature Park organised by LIFE IS SALACA has ended, with 18 teams taking part around Mazsalaca. Participants got to know Latvia’s natural values in an interactive way. The winners will soon receive their prizes, but the activity is still available to anyone interested. The next round of the game is expected in 2026 in Staicele.

We are pleased to announce that the photo orienteering game in the “Salacas ieleja” Nature Park organised by LIFE IS SALACA has ended successfully! This autumn the activities took place in the Mazsalaca round, bringing together a total of 18 teams. The participants set off on an educational adventure, discovering Latvia’s natural treasures.

We thank all the participants for their enthusiasm, perseverance and attentiveness in searching for the checkpoints and the matching pictures!

After the results were counted, the 15 teams that scored the maximum number of points took part in the prize draw. Congratulations to the lucky winners: Kalniņi, Ketija, Īzaki, Dvīņi and Pipari600! Special thanks to the Mazsalaca Youth Centre for their positive feedback! The project team will be in touch within the next two weeks to arrange the collection of prizes.

For those who did not manage to take part – you have not missed out! The photo orienteering game is still available both at https://lifeissalaca.silava.lv/ and as a printout at the Skaņaiskalns visitor centre. Although it is no longer possible to take part in the prize draw, adventure and a good mood are guaranteed. We invite you to take this opportunity and enjoy the golden autumn in the “Salacas ieleja” Nature Park!

The next round of the photo orienteering game is planned for 2026 in Staicele. Follow the news on the project website and get ready for a new nature adventure!