sauna + ice plunge: A TRANSFORMATIVE FINNISH TRADITION
The history of saunas in Minnesota can be traced back to the late 19th century when Finnish immigrants brought their cherished tradition—dating back to 7000BC—to the Northwoods. They found comfort and community in the steamy warmth of saunas, breaking up their time in the heat with refreshing dips in a frozen lake or a roll in the snow. Thought to have many physical and mental health benefits, the sauna tradition in Ely continues to this day.
Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge | Photo by Layne Kennedy
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