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Hi Boys and Girls, A couple of days ago, my human told me that I was going to go to the veterinarian for a check up. I couldn’t understand that. I have been feeling great. Why did I need to go for a check up. My human told me that sometimes you need to go …
Hey Boys and Girls, It’s summer!!!! Time for playing, swimming, extra sleeping, maybe camp, lots of fun and adventures! I love adventure. There’s always something new to learn and see. Have you gone on an adventure this summer? A group of teachers went on an adventure this summer. They packed up there suitcases and went …
Hello friends, BowWow! There are a LOT of teachers here at Iditarod Headquarters today. They are here enjoying the Volunteer Picnic and Musher sign-up. Teachers have been busy all week at the Summer Camp for Educators. I’ve seen them learning new Math and Science lessons to take to the classroom in the fall. Some of my …
Hi Boys and Girls, I have exciting news! The Teacher on the Trail™ for 2018 is Heidi Sloan. Heidi is a 5th grade teacher in Virginia . She was selected after a fun week in Alaska, interviewing, presenting lessons, and participating in many race week activities. I recently interviewed Heidi about her experience and about …
Greetings, Teachers! Hard to believe the race to Nome is over! However, many people, including children, are on their own “race” to surviving hardships, life career changes, and most of all, overcoming medical conditions. This year some mushers, veterinarians, as well as the 2017 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™️ , Annie Kelley, carried “Beads of …
Hello friends, The 45th Iditarod is officially in the books. 64 teams of mushers and K-9 athletes made it to the finish line in Nome in time for the annual Finisher’s Banquet. Cindy Abbot, one of my favorite mushers, was the last under the Burled Arch where she received the Red Lantern Award – her …
Hi Boys and Girls, Last night was the awards banquet in Nome. It was held at the Nome Recreation Center. The banquet is to congratulate all the finishers of this years race. There are also awards given out. This years awards are: PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award– Presented to the first musher to Ruby. The …
Hi Boys and Girls, While we’re wating for the Finishers Banquet tonight, let’s find out the difference between the Red Lantern and the Widows Lamp. I use to think they were the same thing. I was so surprised to find out they are 2 different lamps. They have similarities as they are both related to …
Hi Boys and Girls, The last mushers just arrived into Nome. The final four came in 38 minutes apart. It’s been a busy time under the Burled Arch this afternoon. Congratulations to all the finishers. The Red Lantern goes to Cindy Abbott FINISHERS-(since last post) Zoya DeNure- Michael …
Hi Boys and Girls, Good Morning! As of 03:01 AST, there are only 8 teams left on the trail. All of them are either in White Mountain or have left White Mountain. My prediction is that all teams will be in Nome by dinnertime tonight! What do you predict? Who do you think will be …