ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Christopher and Julie Rice sat naked in the sauna, sweating in its 180-degree heat. In the crisp air outside, they then played a few hands of cribbage and noshed on pickles and ...

strong Finnish heritage that thrives here. In the early 1900s, Duluth was home to one of the largest Finnish communities outside Finland. But you don't have to be Finnish to enjoy one of their finest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This weekend has a unique way to play. And it’s entertaining. The Wife Carrying Contest! Inspired by a classic Finnish tradition, ...

DULUTH — By the time talk turned to the legend of the sauna elf, nothing could have surprised me. Frank Eld, dressed in the traditional dress of Finland's Pohjanmaa region, speaks at the FinnFest ...

It's a sticky, steamy business. Two or more do it naked in a small, dimly lit room. Suomi (Finland) as it is referred to in Finnish, I got a rare opportunity in April this year to visit this Nordic ...

Oulu main square and red brick market hall with policeman statue - Maylat/Getty Images The Nordic countries are popular destinations for nature and wilderness enthusiasts. Not only do the five ...

Heritage house Iittala’s new sauna lounge combines 1970s nostalgia with the best of Finland’s contemporary design.