Topic: Iditarod

Mushers, dogs line up for Alaska's Iditarod race

The world's most famous sled dog race kicks off Saturday with an 11-mile trot through Alaska's largest city. The real competition begins Sunday 50 miles to the north, finishing in Nome.

Grizzly bear attacks Alaska biologist twice; biologist not upset at bear

Grizzly bear went back for seconds on an Alaskan biologist. The biologist survived and harbors no ill-feelings toward the grizzly bear.

Sled dog four-peat: Lance Mackey wins 4th Iditarod in a row

Lance Mackey does it again. Champion musher wins 4th consecutive Iditarod

Lance Mackey wins Iditarod yet again

Lance Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race for the fourth year in a row.

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey headed for finish line

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey passed the last checkpoint and is heading for the finish line.

Final stretch for Iditarod: Leader Lance Mackey only miles from Nome

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey was the first to reach White Mountain and is only 77 miles from finish line in Nome.

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Essay: A boat rower's slumber

The swells of Lake Superior and the quiet of its northern shore draw the writer to thoughts of sleep.

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Palin’s Wasilla: A small town with attitude

The vice presidential nominee’s hometown in Alaska takes pride in its independent ways.

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How schools use the Iditarod as an instructional tool

The world's most famous sled-dog race becomes a way to teach math, science, and history in classrooms around the world.

Teens, their dogs, and an amazing race

For kids: The Jr. Iditarod sled-dog race gives teens a taste of adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.