Hope you enjoyed your time at the 2015 Nordic Fest!
The Nordic Fest Troll Walks run for many years by a passionate group of local volunteers have been an important source of whimsy and natural context regarding the beauty of the Decorah area. The photo above was taken on a 2001 Nordic Fest Troll Walk.
The Troll Walks were founded by the late Dr. George Knudson, a Luther College professor and dedicated student of the natural and cultural treasures of the Decorah area. You may read more about Dr. Knudson in two previous blog posts:
Although George and his wife Shirley were tragically lost in a plane crash just days before the 1978 Nordic Fest, their legacy of educational fun lives on through every smile at Nordic Fest, of which there are many every year.
Thanks to the kindness of Dr. John Tjostem, also of Luther College, who helped carry George's legacy through his own incredible Troll Walk dedication, the 37 minute recording above offers a chance to hear the voice of Dr. George Knudson practicing his Troll Walk guide skills in 1972.
Thank you, John for this treasure to kick off the one year countdown to the 50th Nordic Fest! Thank you, George for the legacy of education and smiles you leave us!
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