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78Animals Are Among Our Best Friends
Human beings have a lot of animal friends. Among them are the ever popular dog, cats, horses, elephants, oxen, cows, chickens, pigeons and many others that are raised as pets or as work companions.
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78Understanding the Basics of Dog Sledding - Dogs and Sleds
Dog sledding is not a new sport nor is skijoring or weight pulling. Many breeds were created specifically for these tasks many years ago. Some, like the Canadian Eskimo Dog and Alaskan Malamute, were created thousands of years ago. Like most sports, dog sledding is based as much on desire as strength and stamina. It has been the overwhelming desire to succeed that has carried many teams to the finish line when all odds were against them, especially in the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race.
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72A closer look at the Whistler, BC sled dog industry
Here's yet another perspective to the April 2010 dog cull in Whistler, British Columbia. I'm adding my two cents to the media circus that has captured the world's attention. The case of the 100 sled dogs brutally slaughtered by their owner Bob...
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66In Memory Of One Hundred Dogs
This can definitely be described as an Out Rage...Word returning to light from British Columbia that has three animal activist communities buzzing regarding the killing of a hundred sled dogs, consistent with CKNW radio out of Vancouver,...
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85The Great Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
The annual “last great race on earth” is taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. What is this race? This is the ultimate, competitive dog sledding race: the Iditarod. This dog sled race covers over 1,150 miles in 10-17 days through the roughest, toughest, coldest, darkest and most beautiful terrain in the North. It not only tests the skills of the musher and his team, but the mettle that they are made of. It is a race that only the
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86Northern Lights Norway - Tromso's Aurora Borealis
See the Northern Lights in Norway. Tromso, Norway is by far the best place in Europe to see the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. Arctic Tromso, in the aurora belt, is easy to fly or cruise to and has many activities to offer.
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80Breckenridge Colorado: A Local's Guide
A locals guide to Breckenridge. The best things to do and see while here, as well as some advice for tourists on standard etiquette so you can mesh right in with the locals!
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68MN Three-Rivers Park District's Dog-Friendly and Off-Leash Activity Areas
Off-leash dog areas and other activities are plentiful around the Twin Cities. Check out your options for fun in the Three Rivers Park District.
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60An Alaskan dog story
A short story about a dog sled team in the Alaskan Inditarod race. Inspired by Jack London's Call of the Wild.
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74Five Spiritual Lessons I Learned From My Dog
When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Just don't be shocked if your teacher turns out to be a dog. You could do a lot worse.
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