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Mushing Dogs All Year Long

Imagine a race that last 8 to 10 days in which each competitor braves extreme temperatures and gets only 1 to 2 hours a sleep…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside Podcast

Dog Mushing

Although dog mushing races like the Iditarod and Yukon Quest are winter time events, the training goes on year round. Today we go to the…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside food Podcast

An Anchorage Vendor

When we think of reindeer we may have visions of animals pulling Santa’s sled. However, if you head to downtown Anchorage, you’ll learn what happened…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside Podcast

The Soapy Smith Gang

Mr. Smith had a telegraph office and a friendly group of men that could send your message for a fee. Too bad those messages never…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside National Park Service Podcast

The Path to Gold

For many this trail to gold began in Seattle, but the toughest part of the journey was in the mountains above Skagway, Alaska.

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside National Park Service Podcast

North to Alaska!

Just about every gold rush has the same story line: Gold is discovered, a handful of people early to the gold field strike it rich,…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Kansas Presidents Washington, DC

Restoring Masterpieces

To say Joe Newell restores pool tables is like saying Michelangelo was just a painter. The work Joe does is a masterpiece itself, taking them…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Kansas Podcast

Pool Table Restoration

In the middle of farm country, you can find one of the nation’s experts on this game, not to mention he’s an expert craftsman that…

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Posted in American Countryside California Podcast

Harnessing Electricity from the Wind

For those who visit Palm Springs, California for the first time, they are often most surprised, not by the luxurious resorts and gold courses, but…

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Posted in American Countryside California Podcast

The History of Wind Farming in California

If someone tells tall tales we might say they are full of wind. Mr. Oliver’s story was not only full of wind, it was about…

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