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82How to find a Job in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska is not only the largest city in the state, but also the gateway to the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. There are numerous tax benefits for Alaska life and a good number of available jobs in high-paying occupations.
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80Eco-friendly Arctic Travel - Dog Sledding
Long before we had heard the words eco-friendly, my family was already traveling in the Arctic in the time-honored and traditional way - by dog sled. My parents, explorers at heart I'm sure, had barely whet...
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70Alaska: Crow Pass Crossing 2008
Mountain running in the Chugach Range. As of 7/10/08, there were still about 30 spots available. Don't wait! This limited entry race starts at the Crow Pass Trailhead in Girdwood and ends in Eagle River, north of Anchorage. It involves crossing a glacial stream which can be fast, high, and COLD! A must do for the serious mountain trail racer. Sign up before 5 PM, June 4th!
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80Blind, Female Musher Defies the Odds - The Rachael Scdoris Story
The Iditarod is a dangerous, 1000+ mile trail through Alaska's tangled forests, mountains, frozen rivers, and windswept tundra. However, one legally blind woman finished it not just one time but two. Let her courageousness and determination inspire you today.
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57Top Traveler's Tips for Jackson Hole
Our favorite places to stay We visit Jackson Hole three or four times a year and absolutely love the town and surrounding area. We've been in the winter and the summer and there are plenty of activities...
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73Togo Siberian Husky
In 1925, an epidemic of diphtheria clenched Nome, Alaska. Antitoxin was in dire need to save the lives of those who contracted the deadly disease, but there was none to be found. In a great race...
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65Abuse Suffered By The Iditarod Sled Dogs
Imagine running for 1,200 miles in freezing cold, gruelling weather, dragging a one ton weight behind you, with hardly any rest until you reach the end. The Iditarod is a dog sled race where Mushers...
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62Many Names, One City: Portland, Oregon
Welcome to Portland, Oregon -- the Pacific Northwest's gem on the Willamette. Portland got its name from a coin toss in 1843 (it was almost named Boston), had 800 residents in 1851, and has been growing...
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79Rachael Scdoris, Blind Sled Dog Racer
Rachael Scdoris is one of those people who stands out as an inspiration to others of all generations. She would be impressive even without her disability because she's an outstanding dog musher who has been...
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