Links

Blaine

Icelanders

 
  Local Interest: Whatcom County Whatcom County History.  
    City of Blaine The city's official website.  
    The Northern Light Blaine's weekly newspaper. Check the links page for many sites of local interest.  
    Peace Arch Park The international park on the U.S. and Canadian border.  
    Vigil for Peace A local effort to highlight the Peace Arch's role in promoting peace.  
  Icelandic Interest: Contemporary Iceland:    
    Grapevine "Reykjavik's English Language Newspaper."  
    Iceland Review Iceland Review-Online News. There is an option to subscribe to a daily email of the latest Icelandic news.  
    Iceland Eyes A blog set in Reykjavik with many wonderful photos.  
    Icelandic Recipes Forgot how to make 'skyr'? Find the recipe on this site.  
     

Icelandic North America:

    
    Logberg-Heimskingla The oldest ethnic publication in North America.  
    Icelandic National League of North America The central organization of Icelandic groups. The site has many good links.  
    Icelandic Online A web based Icelandic language course.  
    Icelandic Artists in North America Documenting the artistic achievements of the first and second generation of Icelanders in North America.  
    Icelandic History and Genealogy:    
    The Icelandic Emigration History, photos, and writings from the period, offer a great overview of why people left Iceland for North America.  
    Icelandic Genealogy Forum Stumped in your family research? Ask questions here.  
    Family Emigration A site devoted to the personal emigration story.  
    Icelandic Genealogy Newsletter This is the index page to Halfdan Helgason's genealogy newsletter, which provides many insights into research.  
    Icelandic Genealogy Database This database contains over a half million persons of Icelandic descent.  
    Eyrarbakki Heritage Centre Saga Publications and Research. Nelson Gerrard's website focuses on uncovering images and documents of the Icelandic settlers in North America and helping others rediscover their family's past.