Messages to Teachers
All of us dogs loaded into the dog truck and we headed to the Veterinarian’s Clinic for our annual visit. Handler and Musher told us that if we were all very good dogs – listened to and followed directions while at the vet – we’d get a special surprise on the way home. We all …
Ever wonder how the dog teams from the lower 48 – perhaps Michigan, Colorado or Montana get to Alaska to compete in the Iditarod? They drive and there aren’t many choices for routes. They take the notorious Alcan Highway. My black lab friend, Ellie, travels the highway frequently. Hoping that I might have the opportunity …
I can’t believe I’m actually standing at mile 0.0 of the infamous Alaska Highway! It’s my black lab friend Ellie and me traveling with Ellie’s human Pam Flowers. Oh this is so exciting, I can hardly keep from jumping and barking! From my last story you know the history of this storied road. It was …
We’re back on the road, looking at Dawson Creek and Mile Zero in the rear view mirror. This portion of the Alaskan Highway is also known as British Columbia Highway 97. Ellie has told me that we’re going to see amazing things today. We’ll be going up and over the Canadian Rockies and there’s bound …
We’re heading down from 4,250 feet, the highest point on the Alaskan Highway. Visibility at the summit was limited – maybe a quarter of a mile. We had to drive very cautiously. We have a saying in Wisconsin – if you don’t like the weather wait five minutes it’ll change. Lucky for us, the same …
Hello Boys and Girls, My good friend, Blaine, just got back from a ‘pawsome’ visit at Brooksville, Maine! Blaine sent me a letter about the school visit and included pictures so we could meet all of our Brooksville friends! I hope you enjoy the photos! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma PS Click this link to …
Libby Here! Hello Boys and Girls! I was just reading a book when suddenly, Zuma sent me an email and a photo from Nome! I love to read. Can you guess the name of one of my favorite books? When I saw the picture and read the name of the book, I climbed up …
Libby Here! Look who sent me an email to say hello! Our good friend and author, Marianne Schlegelmilch! She’s got some great advice, boys and girls, it’s time to get reading because Iditarod is right around the ‘trail’. (No matter what time of year it is, the mushers are training and getting ready!) Check out …
Libby Here! Iditarod 2012 marked the 40th running of Iditarod! The first Iditarod Champion was Dick Wilmarth. Dick won the race in 20 days, 49 minutes, and 41 seconds. That was back in 1973. Dick was a miner and a trapper from Red Devil, Alaska. He was born in 1942. Dick’s lead dog’s name was …
Woof, woof, howl! Hello Boys and Girls! As you have probably already heard, the 2012 Iditarod is the 40th running of Iditarod! Isn’t that amazing? We can’t wait for you to learn all about the past 40 years and about this year’s Iditarod. Mushing, dog care, and the Iditarod have changed over the years. Even …
