Up Close and Personal With the Alaskan Iditarod Updated: Wed, Feb 3, 2010 JUNEAU, Alaska — We heard them before we saw them. A team of friendly young Alaskan huskies, obviously excited to have visitors, loudly barked as our van pulled up. Our small group from a Royal Caribbean shore excursion climbed out and approached the yipping dogs. "Please don't touch them without permission,"... Read More

Visit the Arctic Circle for a great winter vacation Updated: Wed, Jan 20, 2010 Where do you go when winter arrives with its surly winds and plummeting temperatures? Some people dream of a Caribbean beach with soft ocean breezes wafting through the palm fronds somewhere above their heads. Others, like me, look forward to something more adventurous and head north -- and then farther north into... Read More

An Arctic Dogsled Ride Takes an Ominous Turn Updated: Wed, Jan 20, 2010 Amanda was the type of young woman with whom you could entrust your life. But even Amanda has bad days – or nights -- and I just happened to be with her on one of them. Above the Arctic Circle in the Norwegian wilderness they take their dogsled runs at night -- not surprising since at times there are 24 hours... Read More

Lance Mackey Wins 2nd Straight Iditarod Updated: Wed, Mar 12, 2008 NOME, Alaska (AP) -- Lance Mackey won his second consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Wednesday morning, completing the 1,100-mile journey in just under 9 1/2 days. The 37-year-old throat cancer survivor and 11 dogs crossed the finish line under Nome's burled arch at 2:46 a.m. ADT Wednesday.... Read More

Alaskan adventure Updated: Sun, May 21, 2006 Looking for an Alaskan adventure this summer? You first might want to pick up a copy of "The Unofficial Guide to Adventure Travel in Alaska." From hiking to fishing to dog mushing to off-roading, the book offers an insider's guide to outfitters for almost every activity. The book also provides tips on the best... Read More

Wheelchair champions to play OSU varsity stars Updated: Sat, Apr 5, 2003 STILLWATER The second annual Wheelchair Basketball Bash will feature the two-time Arkansas Valley Champion Oklahoma State University Wheelchair Team against an all-star squad of varsity players from Coach Eddie Sutton and Coach Julie Goodenough's teams. The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Gallagher-Iba... Read More