Alaska is More Than the Iditarod

The Iditarod is only one of the exciting things going on in the Anchorage during this time of year. So on Sunday, Mrs. B and her family took me downtown to the Fur Rondy or Fur Rendezvous. Our first stop was the Snow Sculptures.

Learn about how to build a great snow sculpture.

Then we went to the Carnival. Yes, a real outside carnival. 

So Mrs. B, Gracie, Mrs. B's niece, and I rode the Ferris Wheel. 

Fur Rendezvous has been going along for a long time. In the old days, the fur trappers would bring their fur to town to sell at the end of February. People continue that tradition. Trapping and fur are still a big deal in Alaska. People wear a lot of fur.

Then we were off to the World Championship Sprint Dog Races.

Hot Sprint Dog