MAY/JUN 2023 Volume 120 * Number 3 Contents FEATURES 10 Guardians of the North Norway's national parks preserve the country's natural beauty and topography for generations to come. 16 Solstice Celebrations Learn about Midsummer and its storied traditions while finding ways to celebrate like a Norwegian. Since 1904 DEPARTMENTS ON THE COVER 4 Velkommen Flowers, festivals and fellowship 7 Nordic Life News * Trends * Inspiration 20 Annual Report A financial recap of 2022 25 Sons of Norway Happenings Lodge fun * Events * Giving back 7 31 Ambassador Insights Summertime " rules " for the great outdoors Fill your Midsummer table with traditional fare and fellowship. Photo by Janelle Olson; Styling by Beth Emmons The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): THOMAS RASMUS SKAUG/VISIT NORWAY; BALEHAA/ADOBE; FREDRIK AHLSEN/VISIT NORWAY