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Sigurd Olson’s writing shack designated a historic site of national significance

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by Greg Seitz

His collection of rocks, duck decoys, snippets of writing, books, maps, personal photos, even his typewriter is still there. Its where he wrote most of his famous works about the Boundary Waters…

Author of New Sigurd Olson Biography: Story Is Important for Young Readers

October 8, 2014May 7, 2014 by Greg Seitz

Author of new Olson biography for young readers answers five questions about the writer and wilderness advocate.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >