The Restart of the 2024 Iditarod took place on Willow Lake at 2pm! The starting chute was full of excitement as the dogs, handlers, media,

One of the things I love most about teaching writing is that I get to help students learn how to use sensory language.  Sensory language

Mushers are announcing their bib numbers on social media after the banquet last night.  The banquet, and the bib draw especially, is a huge event

As the 2024 mushers count down the final days before the Ceremonial Start this coming Saturday, they are preparing drop bags, choosing the final dog

You may have seen a video that shows a view of the Earth from far away in the Solar System, then gradually zooming into our

Teachers at the Iditarod Winter Conference were treated to a mini-Iditarod with three important stops today.  First, we headed out to Iditarod Headquarters to see

Today was the first day of the Iditarod Education Winter Conference. Educators from around the U.S. got together to share ideas and listen to some

All along the Jr. Iditarod Trail this past weekend, I learned to approach people, ask a question appropriate to the circumstances, and then ask follow-up

At the finish of the Jr. Iditarod today on beautiful, sunny Knik Lake, I observed smiles, hugs, tears, laughter, a finish line nap, snacking, rolling

As much as people tell you about something, you can’t really understand and absorb it until you experience it personally.  My experiences today with the