http://bara.arizona.edu/library/toupal/IRNP_FinalReport.pdf
This a a fascinating article about the once thriving Scandinavian fisher's colony on the rugged Isle Royale in Lake Superior.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Øvre sø & Norsemen
Whatever one's personal thoughts are about the evidence for viking exploration beyond New Foundland, the Norse of Minnesota and Lake Superior's shores have been rightfully proud of their Norse heritage and in particular Leif Ericsson's discovery of the New World. From the beardmore artifact http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,883820,00.html?promoid=googlep to the popular Kensington Rune Stone of Minnesota http://www.geocities.com/athens/aegean/6726/kensington/kensington.htm , there are plenty of Norse heritage sites around the "Øvre sø". One of my favorites is in the beautiful port city of Duluth, Minnesota. Leif Erikson Park and the replica viking ship that was sailed from Korgen Norway to Duluth in 1927. It is a wonderful tribute to the Norse spirit of "Øvre sø". This voyage is being commemorated this June 24th 2007 at the Great lakes Aquarium in Duluth http://www.duluthvikingship.com/ . What a wonderful way to celebrate Sct Han's Aften/Midsommar if you happen to be in the area!
Øvre sø
HEJ! GODDAG!
I've decided to create a blog dedicated to that beautiful inland Sea
"Øvre sø" better known in the world as Lake Superior which straddles the border between the United States and Canada. Øvre sø as it is known among Danish-speaking people is the largest fresh water lake by surface in the world and third largest by volume. I decided to dedicate this blog to this great lake using the Danish word because of the truly "Scandinavian feel" of the region in not only its' flora and fauna and the scandinavian landscapes it evokes but also in the population around its' vast shoreline. This blog is dedicated to the beauties and regional culture of "Øvre sø " or Gitcheegumi as the aboriginal inhabitants call it. It is dedicated in particular to the Norse fisherfolk & other settlers from the Scandinavian lands who suceeded in securing a new home for themselves on the islands and shores of this truly Great Lake.
"Øvre sø" better known in the world as Lake Superior which straddles the border between the United States and Canada. Øvre sø as it is known among Danish-speaking people is the largest fresh water lake by surface in the world and third largest by volume. I decided to dedicate this blog to this great lake using the Danish word because of the truly "Scandinavian feel" of the region in not only its' flora and fauna and the scandinavian landscapes it evokes but also in the population around its' vast shoreline. This blog is dedicated to the beauties and regional culture of "Øvre sø " or Gitcheegumi as the aboriginal inhabitants call it. It is dedicated in particular to the Norse fisherfolk & other settlers from the Scandinavian lands who suceeded in securing a new home for themselves on the islands and shores of this truly Great Lake.
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