The Iditarod

Iditarod 2003

This is the official site for the Iditarod 2003. This site will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the race, the dogs, the mushers and more. Click on Zuma's Paw Prints to find out what's happening both on the trail and behind the scenes from a dog's point of view!
http://www.iditarod.com

Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic

Click on Balto to discover the true story of a brave husky and his team. To learn all about dogsledding, click on Dogsledding 101 and play the activity. You can even race your own team!
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sleddogs/

Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Here you can find out about the history of the Iditarod, basic equipment, dog care, race routes, and race prizes. You can even take a quiz to find out how much you know about Alaska.
http://library.thinkquest.org/3796/index.htm

Women of NASA

Meet the first woman to win the Iditarod, Libby Riddles. Find out all about her experiences in the race. You can click on Chat Archives at the bottom of the page to read a web chat among Libby, students, and teachers around the country.
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html