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An experience in Alaska riding the dog sled in the Iditarod Camp.

It was 1925. The city of Nome had been hit with an epidemic - diptheria. Without vaccine, many, if not all woulkd die. Anchorage had a supply, but was 1200 miles away. They decided only sled dogs would have a chance to bring it in. The Iditaraod was born.

Iditarod, called the "Last Great Race on Earth," will be starting in Anchorage, Alaska on March 1. The famous dog sled race runs through the rugged, snowy Alaska terrain. 82 teams of sled dogs, run 1,150 miles through the Alaskan wilderness.

Sure, the sled does look mighty impressive to the person passing by. The shiny metal runners and working horn also make it that much more attractive to you. The Porsche "Kinderbob" can produce quite the bit of risk.

Each year thousands people are seriously injured while sled riding. Last year alone, more then 55,000 injuries related to sled riding were treated in emergency rooms across the country.

The Iditarod starts the first Saturday in March, and pays homage to the 1925 trek from Anchorage to Nome, which was a race to save lives. Sled dogs and their drivers will face freezing temperatures, perilous terrains and threats from wild animals.

Step-by-step instructions that detail how to create your very own popsicle stick sled holiday ornaments.

Scrounge around the house and find sleds in strange places!

If you love to have fun while you're boating, here are some great ideas for water toys that will have everyone screaming f-u-n while playing in the water.

Covering the race up the North Shore of Lake Superior, tracking progess of each individual team is the job of BARC, a group of radio operators.

Jan. 27. 2008 is the day it starts, the 400 mile race will start in Duluth and head up the North Shore of Lake Superior, returning for a finish back in Duluth. The purse this year being a total of $40,000 with $8,000 going to the winner.

The famous Iditarod Race in Nome Alaska is off and running. This is the 35th year that the famous dog sled teams race over the 1,150 miles of snowy rough terrain in Alaska.

Snow sled buying is much more complicated than just going to Wal-Mart or Sears and picking one out. In today's world, size, material, and safety all play a part in purchasing a snow sled.

The Iditarod is one of the most grueling races on earth. Learn why people love this race. How they love their sled dogs and why they are willing to give their time and effort to this unique race.

Schools were out due to the hazardous driving conditions, which meant that kids were out enjoying the time off. For many, that meant grabbing the sled and heading for the nearest hill.

Skijouring is actually a Winter sport that combines your ability at cross-country skiing with the athletic ability of a sled dog. Skijouring (ski-jur-ing) is actually a Norwegian word that means "ski driving".

In January 1925, a diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska. Cut off from the world by Arctic weather, the only way to save the town was to send precious anti-toxin serum 674 miles through blizzards, gales, and subzero temperatures by dog sled.

Every winter, St. Paul is transformed into a winter carnival playground, complete with giant ice sculptures, giant snow slide, sled dogs and and ice maze.

You'll have to remember more than your sled when preparing for a sledding trips.

LineRider is a weird phenomenon. A little man on a sled flies down slopes and up ramps and does loops and jumps in a little flash game. If you haven't experienced this latest Internet craze you can find it at www.linerider.org, it's totally free to play and download.

Dogs from the Working Group are truly man's best friends. This group can be credited for helping man explore the world, fight in battles, rescue people, ranch and farm.

Working in the wild can be wild fun. Here's a guide to outdoor jobs as a park ranger, rafting guide, ski patrol, sled dog handler and fisherman. This outlines the skills you need for the job, how to get it, what it pays, and when the work starts.

In Columbus, Ohio, this Christmas season people can view more than 2 million Christmas lights at the Columbus Zoo, build and race their own sled at COSI, hear a symphony perform, and hear Southern Gospel music.

Adventure seekers wishing to hoop on board the longest sled dog race the world can bid for a chance to ride in the sled basket of a world-class Iditarod musher for the first 11 miles of the 2007 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

Many car seats are installed incorrectly or the wrong seat is used. It's important that the car seat fit your child and vehicle. Infants and toddlers should remain rear-facing for as long as possible and older children should stay in a harnessed seat.

Reflections of a travel agency owner on 9/11 a year after that horrible day.

This is a list of gifts for adult women, young and old, who just happen to love Tweety Bird.

For decades, two things cut into the fun of sledding: wooden sleds were supremely and weighed as much as a heavy backpack. Things have changed. Today's sleds are made of lightweight materials and are eminently more controllable.

Visit the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park offers different styles of fun for every member of the family no matter the age.

Book Review of Children's Books

The town of Palmer in Alaska's Matanuska Valley north of Anchorage offers a festival full of Christmas spirit even if reindeer are on the menu.

Adventure travel isn't only for the young.

Three free and fun ways to spend time with your family.

Making gift baskets for Christmas is so much fun. There are different baskets that you can use, different themes, and surprise fillers, but Christmas gift baskets can also be hard to ship and wrap. Use to following tips when preparing your gift baskets.

This article will have the top ten movies of 2006 that a disney movie fanatic will love.

With less than 50,000 residents, I discovered pretty quickly that in Alamogordo; the term "nightlife" had a lot MORE to do with stargazing at the Little Dipper and a lot LESS to do with dancing the hours away at some hip-hoppin' nightclub.

Be the coolest grown-up at Christmas by giving fun toys to older teens and young adults that takes their playful nature and desire to spend time with friends into account.

Dating can be so expensive. Dinner and a movie are so played out.

Erie, PA may not be a big in comparison to many cities. However, it is the perfect place to spend the Holiday Season, with enough small town attractions and big city events to enertain everybody.

An article describing annual Christmas celebrations and events in Sturgis, Michigan.

A list of the top 10 most awesome movies of 2006.

The age of technology has caught up with "horse-keeping," offering ergonomic assistance and space-age materials to the horse equipment. Read on for handy back-saving, hand-saving, and time and labor saving gifts.

I love winter. I love cold weather. Most people around here want to complain about the weather during the winter. I have some tips that might make you like winter as well.

When I choose tags from a 'giving Tree', it's generally the teen boys who are left for last. And it's not because no one cares; it's just that they can be pretty intimidating to shop for!

Three-Year-Old Boys are great fun to shop for due to their high energy levels and myriad interest. But they can also be tricky to shop for since their abilities change quickly. The best bet is to choose classic gifts that will interest them for years.

Wyoming has snow and lots of it each year, with over 300 inches being normal. The ski resorts here are all inclusive, with lodging right by the mountain.

New Classics for Christmas

Since much of the available winter outings are expensive, you really have to get creative to find ways to enjoy the winter months with your family. If you are at a loss for ideas, try these cheap winter family outings.

Lake Placid, New York, is a wonderland of winter activities. Almost every conceivable winter activity is available to the visiting cold weather sports enthusiast.

For some, Winter is the time for outdoor sports and activities. Just an hour or so from Portland, Mount Hood and the surrounding areas are a winter wonderland.

Spend your winter vacation at any of a number of excellent winter ski resorts in two of Colorado's prime winter tourist attractions.

Gatlinburg is beautiful in the spring and summer, but in the winter this town is breathtaking. You will find several winter activities in Gatlinburg, especially if you visit Ober Gatlinburg.

There are lots of fun winter activities for the outdoor enthusiast in Spokane, WA.

Ice sculptors, dog-pulls, or horse carriage rides around the town are just a few ways to spend some time in the great outdoors during the freezing winter months of Wisconsin. Find out where else to head outside after the holidays.

Jim Rome is one of the most knowledgeable sportscasters around, and you can get a lot of sports news and entertainment from one three-hour show.

Visit the spectacular Adirondacks for sports activities, or just to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. There are many hotels, motels, resorts and B&B's in the area

Finding winter work can be an awesome way to spend the winter and make some extra cash. Some winter jobs pay a lot, some do not.

Why not hop on the online auction band wagon and sell your old mushing equipment instead of letting it gather dust in the garage?

Romantic Lake Placid has many possibilities if you are looking for a romantic getaway or Valentines Day Packages.

Farmer and Iowan pioneer descendant, Richard Thompson, recants the days when blood sausage, pickled pig foot, head cheese, liver sausage, brain and side pork were local delicacies.

When you are making any basket you should make sure that you take into consideration how old the baby will be winter or summer time occurs.

Santa will be visiting the northwest suburbs of Chicago, known as the Greater Woodfield area, along with many holiday festivities.

Some of the best places in Milwaukee to have some winter fun.

Moorestown, New Jersey, is considered a Philadelphia suburb, and was founded nearly 300 years ago by Quaker settlers. 2006 was a year of HUGE changes - has Motown become 'big city'?

The Holiday display at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry will be on until January 2. The Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates 65 Years of Christmas Around the World with a spectacular display of Christmas Trees from around the world.

This list includes lovable actors and trailblazing women.

Learn all these wonderful uses for Pam Cooking Spray and discover how you could be saving yourself time and money. The only way to be certain if something really works, is to try it for yourself and see what happens.

Whether you are an ex-high school or college athlete, or an old 70's rocker like me, you probably have many memories of the good old days.

I could probably write a new essay on this subject every month or so, as life with boys constantly amazes and interests me.

Coming across this kind-hearted man was a gift in reminding me of how breathtaking the human spirit can be and this man's selfless echo will remain with me because he cheerfully offered his aid while expecting nothing in return.

Fun winter activities to do outdoors in Chicago.

Many people think of winter as a time for staying indoors and reading books or watching television. There are so many winter activities that can be done outdoors, you can fill every weekend for at least a month with outdoor winter activities.

For snow filled winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, head to Iron Mountain Michigan.

The stuff you read and watch didn't always come out right the first time. There are first drafts, second drafts---

This article provides a bird's eye view of the year long that Barrow, Alaska has to offer to its visitors from around the globe.

IceFest 2006 Under the Sea brings to life over 100 exquisite ice sculptures in Hamilton, Ohio on Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January 21, 2006.

It doesn't matter if you live in an area that is covered in snow, or somewhere that still has nice weather, there are bound to be fun things that your family can do to pass the time - Everyone can benefit from the feelings of bonding.

Mt. Bachelor in central Oregon is the top ranking snowboard and ski resort destination in the Northwest. There is a wide variety of terrain available so snow lovers of all skill levels can find what they are looking for.

The 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy are going to be a major sporting event for the world - but what exactly is going to be going on there? Check out this primer for the seven events showcased at this international event!

McCall Idaho gets a fair share of snow in the winter. Rather than complain about the cold and conditions, they hold a huge party. Go check it out.

By taking a few measures every day, beating the winter blahs is as easy as opening your blinds on a sunny day! However, nothing beats eating right and exercise in making you feel more energized and ready to take on those winter blahs.

As adults we take our responsibilities very seriously. Sometimes we take them so seriously we become dull and overwrought. Taking just a little time each day to have fun can make all the difference to our mental health and happiness.

Robert Frost was dubbed America's poet. One of his most popular poems was Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. The author interprets it in this article.

A lot of people spend the winter months feeling depressed and gloomy. Instead of letting the weather dictate your mood, find things to do that remind you of the warmer, sweeter days of summer.

Ice fishing is an exciting way to spend a winter day. This article expalins the hows and whys of getting started, with an emphasis on safety.

Let me go out on a limb here and state something that far too many people seem afraid to express: I hate the Olympics! How about you?

Spruce, fir, short, or tall- here are some tips on picking the perfect Christmas tree for your family.

Cold Temperatures and blankets of white snow are just around the corner here in Ohio. Winter activities abound in Ohio throughout the winter season, from hiking through beautiful forests to sledding and cross country skiing.

Creativity is a skill that can be taught and enhanced. There are four elements of creativity: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration.

This article offers suggestions on how to save money in booking a cruise vacation and also how to save money while on your cruise.

A functional capacity evaluation is an assessment tool utilized for those who have suffered an injury that may affect employment. It is a standardized way to collect information regarding physical abilities.

A whitewater rafting guide thougts on under armour

How to get a job as a dog handler.

Six Flag Fiesta Texas is one of the most popular attractions in the Southwest, featured rollercoasters, water rides and an assortment of shows.

Imagine traveling thousands of miles away, how much different things will be.

Most stories about therapy dogs only show the positives, such as when comatose patients wake up, or seniors talk for the first time in months. This true story also explores the frustration of visiting with an unpredictable animal.

Purebred dogs are becoming more popular every year. Buying a dog that is a purebred is sometimes quite stressful. This is why contacting the AKC (American Kennel Club) for the name of a reputable dog breeder is always a smart start.

For snowmobilers winter is often their favorite time of the year. As snowmobiling gains popularity, it is important to review some snowmobile safety tips.

If you're looking for a fun, economical and entertaining family fun Summer or winter getaway then the Iowa Great Lakes Region is the place to visit. Boating, swimming, amusement park rides, a lake cruise, and much more awaits your family.

This is a Disney story of family attachment, regret and survival in one of the most brutal places on Earth. I got a chance to see a preview of the film. Inside you'll find a synopsis and my review of the film.