Alaska Dogsledding

Brief History of Dogs, Humans, and Mushing Over thousands of years, humans (Homo sapiens) and dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) have evolved together, forming a unique bond that has shaped both species. This partnership originated from early interactions between ancestors such as Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and wolves (Canis lupus).(Origin of Dogs) For many groups, including the Inuit, Athabaskans, and Iñupiat of the Arctic and subarctic, the relationship between humans and [...]

2026-05-17T10:20:22-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Alaska Tourism, History of Alaska, The Iditarod|

Top Winter Activities in Alaska

Alaska Winter Activities Can you handle the cold and short daylight hours for a bit of that Alaskan grandeur? If so, you are in for some exclusive exploration. Since Alaska has far fewer visitors in winter than in summer, you are sure to enjoy a more private experience. (Alaska Public Media) We’ve traversed the cold for you and have gathered a list of the top winter activities to do [...]

2026-08-24T10:47:49-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Glacier Information, Alaska Information, Alaska Skiing, Alaska Tourism, The Iditarod|

The Iditarod

How it Started The Iditarod is often known as the last great race on Earth, and for good reason. Historically, dog sleds have delivered mail, groceries, gold, furs, and medicine. It wasn’t until the winter of 1925, when there was a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, AK, that the long-distance relay became popular. (Alaska Geophysical) During the diphtheria outbreak, the nearest antitoxin serum was 1,000 miles away in Anchorage. Sea [...]

2026-08-20T14:05:23-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Road Trips, The Iditarod|
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