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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race first ran to Nome in 1973, after two short races on part of the Iditarod Trail in 1967 and 1969. The idea of having a race over the Iditarod Trail was conceived by the late Dorothy G. Page. In 1964, Page was chairman of the Wasilla-Knik Centennial. Her task was to find projects to celebrate the centennial year ...
Digital Iditarod Collection. The Bureau of Land Management Alaska digitized this collection using original documents, maps, slides, photographs, maps, and publications in BLM files on the Iditarod National Historic Trail. BLM Alaska retains the items digitized.
historic Iditarod Trail. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ultimately revived dog mushing in Alaska and around the world. After years of dogged eff ort by Joe and the Alaska Congressional delegation, the Iditarod was designated as a National Historic Trail in 1978. Management of the Historic Trail Most of the historic Iditarod
Historic Trails. The Iditarod is the only National Historic Trail in Alaska, and the only winter trail in the entire National Historic Trail system. What’s more, the Iditarod is the only Historic Trail celebrating the indispensable role played by ‘man’s best friend’—the dog—in the settlement of Alaska.
The Iditarod Ian Young,2003 Recalls the history of the Iditarod dog sled race, including some of its greatest mushers and dogs, and explains how teams and volunteers prepare for and run this famous Alaskan race.
Students will learn about the history of the National Historic Iditarod Trail. Then, they will learn about the diphtheria epidemic in Nome and the decision to use sled dogs teams to get the serum.
The Iditarod's history is rich and complex, reflecting Alaska's own vibrant past. Books delving into the race's origins, tracing its evolution from its humble beginnings to its current status as a globally recognized event, provide valuable context.
