“The Shack” joins Listening Point, the land and cabin west of Ely on Burntside Lake, which served as Olson’s retreat, on the list. Listening Point was added to the National Register in 2008. That wild, rocky, pine-studded property was where he found inspiration and rejuvenation, and escape from his many obligations — even from the demands of writing. 

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