Put these local-recommended cities, national parks, lakes, and other beautiful destinations on your itinerary.

Once the husky team is in motion, there's no stopping it. Verena Wolff/dpa Shamaani, Kiela, Joiku, Kaapo and Elmeri are ready to get moving. The five Huskies are barking loudly and making one thing ...

“How does that feel?” asks Siiri, as the spikes of the juniper branches relieve the itch on my back and the spicy scent surrounds my body. “Peaceful,” I respond, so relaxed that one-word answers are ...

Saunas are a popular part of Finnish culture, with a resurgence in recent years as a way for young people to socialize. They can be found in public spaces, as well as in people's homes, with some ...

BORLÄNGE, Sweden — Deep underground in a disused iron mine and under the bluish glow of a flashlight, a small crowd emerges from a sauna, steam rising off their bodies as they plunge into a crystal ...

It only makes sense that a Two Harbors native would write the definitive book on this part of the country's obsession with Finnish saunas. "Everybody knew what a sauna was [growing up], and most ...