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Iditarod Geography

The Iditarod race crosses 1,049 miles of Alaska, so the mushers and their dogs travel through varied terrain.  This gives music teachers or classroom teachers

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Warning Signs on the Iditarod

Paws Along the Trail with Warning Signs This time of year, teachers are reviewing reading and test-taking skills in anticipation or dread of the annual

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Dog Watcher

Paws Along the Trail and Watch Sled Dogs Spending five weeks in Alaska gave me ample opportunities to observe sled dogs.  I want to answer

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Nenana Ice Classic

Paws Along the Trail with a River Ice Break-up Rivers flow, yet freeze throughout Alaskan winters.  Airplanes use the solid rivers as runways.  Snow machines

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Iditarod Quilts 2018

This year 9 Iditarod quilts have been crisscrossing the United States, visiting over 8,500 students in more than 65 schools.  Each quilt serves as a

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Waste

Paws Along the Trail with Waste One of the difficult parts of the English language is dealing with multiple meaning words.  If you are reading

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Writing to Mushers

    Hi Boys and Girls, I’ve been trying to find Iditarod things to do since the end of the race.  The race is over,

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Lots to Carry

Paws Along the Trail with Lots to Carry I left for Alaska on Presidents’ Day, February 19, carrying gear to last me five weeks in

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Pilots of Alaska

Paws Along the Trail with Pilots I have had a lot to learn.  When we were driving up to the start of the Junior Iditarod

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Finishers Banquet

    Hi Boys and Girls, This years Iditarod wrapped up Sunday night at the Finishers Banquet.  After a yummy dinner, all the awards earned

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