See the National Park Service’s newest canine rangers

Every winter deep snow smothers the boreal forests and brushy tundra within Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve. When ...
MLive

This Michigan sled dog race just proved winter can be an economic goldmine for small towns

MARQUETTE, MI — The UP200 sled dog race drew thousands to downtown Marquette this weekend, showcasing how Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has transformed winter from an off-season challenge into a thriving ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Lack of snow dooms part of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge

The 100-mile and 300-mile races of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge based at McCall have been called off by organizers for lack of snow. It’s the second time in three years the race that serves as a ...
The New York Times

The Latest Victim of a Snowless West: Dog Sledding

Organizers of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge said they would no longer hold a major competition after snow conditions forced its cancellation for a third straight year. By Gabe Castro-Root A massive ...
Los Angeles Times

Winter Warriors: The Dog Breeds Built to Take On Snow and Low Temperatures

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Certain dog breeds possess dense double coats and sturdy builds engineered specifically for freezing temperatures ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

The winter magic of a dog sled ride in Lake Placid

Emily RussellThe winter magic of a dog sled ride in Lake Placid Thelma (left) leading the Thunder Mountain Dog Sled team on Mirror Lake. Photo: Emily Russell If you’re lucky and the winter weather is ...