Iditarod and 1925 Serum Run!

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The Iditarod commemorates the 1925 Serum Run that saved Nome from an outbreak of diphtheria. Author/Historian/Humorist, Steve Levy, gives us a lesson in history - and makes it fun! 

Visit the Big Alaska Show Book Review Section and check out Steve Levy's book about the Gold Rush:

Steve Levi makes the Alaska Gold Rush(es) come alive and makes you glad you weren’t there! Fortunately, we have Steve’s book, The Human Face of the Alaska Gold Rush

The Human Face of The Alaska Gold Rush by Steve LeviSteve Levi Author Page — The Big Alaska Show


Teacher on the Trail!

The Iditarod Education Outreach is something we champion. The 2019 Teacher on the Trail, Brian Hickox, joined us to share what it's like to become the TOT and what it took to get the highly coveted position.

Listen to the fun podcast!

Steve Levi Time Stamp 5:55

Brian Hickox Time Stamp 28:42

Iditarod and Fur Rondy Converge!

The Iditarod 2024 Teacher, Kate Newmeyer shares Iditarod lessons for her 5th grade - can you say DNA sequencing?!

Then off to the Outhouse Races where we introduce and present the Red Lantern of the Outhouse Races with the Big Alaska Show Fur Trapper Crapper Trophy! Thankfully presented to a visiting team from Seattle - the "Bob Ross Happy Trees" team!

Plus, we have a Tall Alaska Tale! 

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