VOL. 111 NO. 6 June 14 PHOTO BY STEINAR SKAAR 20 24 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to its 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 fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. PHOTO BY B&C ALEXANDER / ARCTICPHOTO Features 14 l Norway's National Tourist Routes Explore these breathtaking drives 20 l The Sámi Four countries, one people 24 l Summer Reading Expert picks for your must-read list Departments 4 l Velkommen It's convention time 9 l Nordic Life 12 l Finance Sons of Norway's Chronic Illness Rider 28 l District Happenings 36 l In Loving Memory 38 l Q & A Actor Thorbjørn Harr Cover photography courtesy of Jarle Wæhler 2014