In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.

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Bundle up it your warmest gear, because today we head to Alaska to discover the roots of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. Currently most infamous for “The Last Great Race on Earth” this trail was blazed by courageous people and our most loyal companions. The Iditarod is synonymous with sled dogs, but you may be surprised to learn the origin story you remember – isn’t entirely accurate. Come along as we uncover the true story of the Iditarod and celebrate its underdogs – both human and animal.  

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Sources

Bureau of Land Management, Alaska Geographic, History, BBC, Wikipedia, Wikipedia (2), Alaska Sports Halls of Fame

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