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87The 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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89My Favorite Myths About Alaska Explained
Have you ever wondered about life in Alaska? I answer some of the more popular questions about my home state. Ok, maybe with a little side of humor and sarcasm.
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87Northern 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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85Understanding 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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85Top 10 Hot Jobs in Anchorage AK
The City of Anchorage and Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin are about the same age, putting a point on the fact that Alaska is a young state, full of resources of the animal, vegetable,and mineral kinds. This leads to an abundance of jobs...
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83Sleigh Ride Directory for 2012
Sleigh rides are a great outdoor activity for those cooler crisp days. Where I'm from we don't get much snow and I've never actually been on a sleigh ride. It's definitely on my bucket list. I conducted a little bit of research online looking for...
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86Eco-friendly Arctic Travel - Dog Sledding
dog sledding, dog sledding tours, northern travel, arctic travel, dog sled tours. 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
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81Dog Training: Urban Mushing - How To Teach Your Dog To Pull A Scooter
Dog training for urban mushing is good for you and it's good for your dog. You can train just about any medium sized or large sized breed to pull. Learn how to teach them to pull.
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81Breckenridge 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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74Coney Island, NY through the Eyes of a Child in the 60's
Me Living in Coney Island with My GrandMother So where does one start in sharing their most magical years of their life. Hmn! with the one who made it come to life, my Grandmother Lee who had spent most of her precious years living inBrooklyn....
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