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Looking for something unique and spooky for your Halloween party? We found this recipe on www.christinascucina.com and were inspired to share, adding a few touches of our own. 

Commanding over 13,000 square miles of majestic mountains, meandering fjords, and historic habitations, Vestland is a dreamscape of a county. A land of giants, it features the largest glacier in Europe which feeds Norway’s tallest waterfall. The westernmost point of Norway proper is on a tiny island far out to sea from the mouth of the Norway’s longest fjord, Sognefjorden. It is less than 200 miles east of the Shetland Islands of Scotland.  

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation that strives to improve the lives of individuals living in poverty by providing funds to nonprofit organizations working hands-on for this goal. The Foundation was established in 1944 and has since become one of the larger philanthropic foundations in the world.

Polar bears are native to the lands and waters in the Arctic Circle. Several physical adaptations to preserve heat and help them in their hunt for their prey have allowed them to dominate one of the least hospitable climates on the planet.

Calling all foodies! In the September 2022 issue of Viking, we share Oslo restaurant recommendations from Norway’s top food bloggers, Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr. Here are some more delicious restaurants to put on your Oslo must-try list.

Above the Artic circle and about 40 minutes off the coast of Norway lies a small fishing village by the name of Sørvær. This island is so remote that the next nearest piece of land is the east coast of Greenland. So, what is the significance of such a small, remote island, you ask? The answer lies within the confines of a tiny hotel on the island, featuring four sleeping cabins.

All Sons of Norway members are invited to join this virtual book club, regardless of where they live. The popular book club is rapidly growing and in most months, we’ve added an additional meeting time so more members can take part.

Norwegian lemmings inhabit the tundra and fells of Norway, the northern reaches of Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. These round, six-inch rodents—called lemen in Norwegian—do not hibernate.

Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago of unmatched Arctic beauty at the very top of the world. Located in the Arctic Ocean about halfway between Norway and the North Pole, it is a rugged and harsh environment

From treehouses to igloos, Norway has amazing one-of-a-kind stays across the country that combine modern luxuries with breathtaking scenery. Check out the July issue of Viking to read about some of our favorites. If you want to stay like a royal, add these ideas to your list.