In Gentler Valleys Roaming,” author Julie Verrette writes about the dogs she adopted from Iditarod racers Susan Butcher and ...

Julie Verrette’s memoir tells the story of retired sled dogs and the woman who gave them a second life.

Did you ever try to run fast in deep snow? It's almost impossible, isn't it? Your boots are clunky, it hurts to breathe, and if the snow is too high, you simply can't get through the drifts. No, the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Iditarod is the longest annual sled dog race– covering over ...

Dogsledding recreation and competition face lack of snow and warmer weather. For the first time in 25 years of running dogsledding tours, Tanya McCready must invest in snowmaking equipment. The ...

A Farmington Hills native finished the highest of any rookie in the Iditarod, a world-famous sled dog race through the Alaskan wilderness. “It was amazing,” said Samantha LaLonde, 29, placing 15th out ...